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Published 9/8/25 4:44PM

RYDE - Assist seniors in San Jose with transportation

West Valley Community Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Jose, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour per week; during operation hours, Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Own car, Smartphone (or GPS)

    Description

    RYDE - Assist seniors in San Jose with transportation

    If you enjoy meeting people in your community, have a vehicle, and are looking for a way to help someone in need please reach out. We would enjoy talking to you about the RYDE program and how it serves those in our community.

    Volunteer job title: Senior Transportation Driver

    Job Description: RYDE is a senior transportation program helping adults who are 65 years and older. This is an opportunity to meet and make a difference in someone's life. You will be driving participating senior adults to grocery stores, medical appointments and other local destinations within Santa Clara County. You would be helping those in your community reach their desired destinations and prevent someone from being homebound. We operate Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4PM. If you are interested in participating, or just have some questions, please reach out. We serve seniors in the following San Jose zip codes; 95110, 95112, 95116, 95118, 95119, 95122, 95123, 95129, 95130, & 95139.

    Location

    On-site
    San Jose, California, US

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