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Published 4/8/26 10:09AM

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DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS dba Chariot
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Austin, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We would love if you can at least do a ride a month, or more if you can!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Comfortable helping seniors get from their home to the volunteer's car and back again.

    Description

    Volunteer Driver

    Drive a Senior volunteer drivers use their own cars to provide transportation to seniors in their community for medical appointments, grocery stores, hair appointments, pharmacies, banks, activity centers, support groups, and other errands. Drive a Senior serves South Austin, Southwest Austin, Lakeway, northern Hays County, and Elgin. North Central, West, and East Austin; Pflugerville; Round Rock; Hutto; and Manor. Even though we cover a large territory, we only allow you to see the rides that are closer to you. Typically a round trip takes 2-3 hours; a one-way drop off is about an hour.

    VOLUNTEER DRIVING IS EASY!

    • There's no Minimum requirement, you drive at your convenience
    • Drivers select rides to fit their own schedules
    • Rides can be set up by phone or email
    • Family members of any age are encouraged to ride along

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Austin, TX
    Associated Location
    Austin, Texas, US

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    Instructions:

    We require volunteers to pass a background check and do a short in-person training.

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