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Published 10/6/25 9:43AM

Give a Lift: Help Older Adults in Your Community Get to Important Appointments

AmeriCorps Seniors of Monroe County, NY
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Flexible - depends on assignment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+

    Description

    Give older neighbors rides to appointments. Flexible volunteer opportunity - work on your schedule, in your community!

    The Give-A-Lift transportation program interviews, trains and places volunteers in volunteer driver programs throughout Monroe County. Help older adults and disabled individuals remain independent in their own homes by providing rides to the doctor and other vital appointments.

    Volunteers pick clients up at their homes and drive them to appointments. Enjoy socializing with homebound people who look forward to an outing. Pick up client at appointed time to return home.

    Flexible assignments. Training is provided at no cost.

    AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers serving in the Give-A-Lift Program receive free supplemental accident and liability insurance coverage while volunteering.

    Terms: Give-A-Lift Drivers must have a valid license and current automobile insurance.

    Car Required

    Location

    On-site
    1900 S Clinton Ave - & throughout Monroe County, Rochester, New York, US

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