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Published 7/31/25 12:00AM

Volunteer Drivers needed in Knoxville, TN - Help a senior or person with disabilities stay active!!

CAC's Volunteer Assisted Transportation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Knoxville, TN
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2- half days monthly - (approx 3 - 4 hours each day) - flexible schedule ~ Volunteers can choose days/ times to volunteer - late afternoons/evenings and weekends available. Agency vehicle and gas is provided to the volunteer to use when volunteering.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be reliable, trustworthy, compassionate & caring, willing to help others, assist w/ wheelchairs. Assist client in/out of vehicle and in/out of home. One-on-one assistance to client. No lifting of client required Enjoy driving and helping others.

    Description

    Volunteer Drivers needed in Knoxville, TN - Help a senior or person with disabilities stay active!!

    SEEKING VOLUNTEER DRIVERS:

    Be a Volunteer Driver in Knox County, Tennessee. VOLunteer to help your local neighbor with essential errands or trips to the grocery and medical appointments. This specialized transportation service provides one-on-one assistance to riders. Volunteers drive agency vehicles to transport and stay with the passenger at destinations.

    • Seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities
    • Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
    • Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience,
    • Good driving record and pass a background check and a physical
    • NO SPECIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED!
    • Flexible scheduling is available to all volunteers - via our Google calendar
    • Provide safe, accessible transportation services in agency-owned vehicles -see types below
    • Stay with Riders and provide one-on-one assistance / door through door assistance at appointments, grocery shopping and other errands.
    • Help fill out paperwork or make selections at the grocery, and navigate steps, curbs, doorways, etc.
    • Ensure riders make it safely to their destinations and back home
    • Training provided. (All Training costs covered by the program.)
    • First Aid & CPR Certification provided
    • Vehicle Orientation (Toyota Prius, Ford Fusions and Wheelchair Accessible Mini-vans)
    • Passenger Assistance and Disability Etiquette Training provided
    • Training on Wheelchair Securment in mini-vans
    • AAA Driver Improvement Program training (Defensive Driving) certificate of completion may get you a discount on you auto insurance.

    Call to Volunteer and Schedule your training today! It's very simple and easy to help someone to their destinations!

    You can make your own schedule and choose how often you want to volunteer. - Google calendar link provided

    Contact Nancy Welch at 865-673-5001 or nancy.welch@cactrans.org

    More information can be found at www.knoxseniors.org/vat along with our volunteer application.

    Follow us on: Facebook.com/KnoxVAT

    www.knoxseniors.org/vat

    Location

    On-site
    Knox County, TN, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, US
    2247 Western Avenue

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