Nonprofit
Published 4 months ago
Provide a Ride!
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Driving a senior client is Monday thru Friday between 8:30am - 3pm. Shopping can be any day of the week, including weekends. You can volunteer for a few months or a few years. We only serve northeast San Antonio.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cause Areas:
Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation, Volunteering
Benefits:
Stipend Provided, Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Other Requirements:
Drivers must be age 21 or over. You do not have to be part of a group. We take individual volunteers.
Description
Would you like to "pay it forward"? Do you have a car and time to spend with local seniors?
- Enlist to become a DRIVER and provide ride(s) for seniors to medical appointments Monday - Fridays between 8:30 and - 3 pm.
- You choose how often - whether it's once a month, once a week, or even more often - every ride counts!
- We pay mileage!!!!
- We serve northeast San Antonio, so all of our clients are "local."
Other Volunteer Opportunities include
- All volunteer opportunities pay mileage.
- Sign up to be a Grocery Shopper. Help our seniors get the nutrition they need and the personal contact they adore. Develop a special bond with your newest friend. You choose how often you'll shop for "your" client.
- Become a Handy Helper Can you change a lightbulb or replace an HVAC air filter? Do you find satisfaction in helping to organize photos or clothes? Add your name to our call list and improve the life of a local senior with minor home help.
- Office Help Are you a multi-tasker? Provide practical assistance in our office - answer phones, generate thank you letters and more, and other miscellaneous office tasks. Come be a part of this fun and casual office as often as your schedule allows. Every bit helps!
- Special Projects Would you like to bring Christmas joy to a senior? Be an "elf" and deliver gifts during the Holidays. Be a part of Fall Fest - help set up and breakdown the event, drive a senior to the event, or help serve lunch. There's always something to do!
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
Associated Location
2903 Nacogdoches Rd.
San Antonio, TX, United States
Please fill out this form
Instructions:
- Complete a volunteer application or download one above.
- Call (210) 967-6372 or email (nesavc@sbcglobal.net)
- Then schedule an in-person interview.
- Establish your own limits of time and areas where you want to serve.
- NESA PAYS MILEAGE for your round trip driving or shopping for seniors.
- We conduct a criminal background check on each new volunteer and a DPS driving record review on those who want to be drivers.
- Once approved, you’ll receive a NESA badge to wear on assignments.
