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Make New Friends, Hear Great Stories - Drive for Shepherd's Center

Shepherd's Center of Webster/Kirkwood, Inc.
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Webster Groves, MO
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    One ride per month which averages 2-4 hours is all that is required. You can drive more if you wish.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring

    Description

    LIKE TO DRIVE AND ENJOY CONVERSATION WITH AN OLDER ADULT? JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION TEAM! TAKE ONE RIDE PER MONTH OR MORE.

    The Shepherd’s Center of Webster-Kirkwood is part of a national network of 55 centers. Since 1998, we have helped older adults to find enrichment, maintain independence and stay socially active. Over 300 volunteers help us fulfill our mission. We need you!

    HOW WE SERVE OUR CLIENTS:

    • Free rides to medical appointments
    • Ambulatory (no wheelchairs) older adults aged 55+
    • Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
    • Between the hours of 9am and 3 pm
    • Service area boundaries apply
    • Round-trip, door-through-door service (Volunteers walk riders from the parking lot to their appointments, wait until appointment is finished and drive them home afterwards).

    GET STARTED IN 3 EASY STEPS:

    • Complete an application
    • Attend one orientation meeting
    • Complete an online background check

    Call Karen Zelle, Services Manager at 314-395-0988 or email at kzelle@shepherdscenter-wk.org for further information or to apply.

    LIKE TO DRIVE AND ENJOY CONVERSATION WITH AN OLDER ADULT? JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION TEAM! TAKE ONE RIDE PER MONTH OR MORE.

    The Shepherd’s Center of Webster-Kirkwood is part of a national network of 55 centers. Since 1998, we have helped older adults to find enrichment, maintain independence and stay socially active. Over 300 volunteers help us fulfill our mission. We need you!

    HOW WE SERVE OUR CLIENTS:

    • Free rides to medical appointments
    • Ambulatory (no wheelchairs) older adults aged 55+
    • Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
    • Between the hours of 9am and 3 pm
    • Service area boundaries apply
    • Round-trip, door-through-door service (Volunteers walk riders from the parking lot to their appointments, wait until appointment is finished and drive them home afterwards).

    GET STARTED IN 3 EASY STEPS:

    • Complete an application
    • Attend one orientation meeting
    • Complete an online background check

    Call Karen Zelle, Services Manager at 314-395-0988 or email at kzelle@shepherdscenter-wk…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Webster Groves, MO
    Associated Location

    My House, Appointment Location and Client's House

    Webster Groves, MO, USA

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