Rides 4 Veterans: Drivers Needed

Rides 4 Veterans

Our mission is to provide free door-through-door transportation to seniors and veterans who need escorted rides with compassionate volunteer drivers in Contra Costa County. Our goal is to give seniors and veterans the ability and dignity to age in place with transportation and referral resources.

Need Rides?

Qualifications for Rides 4 Veterans clients:

• Honorable Discharge
• Live in Contra Costa County.
• Able to walk with the aid of a cane, walker, knee scooter, crutches, or elbow assistance.
• Requires escorted, door-through-door assistance.
• Able to call in to request rides.
• Unable to use other forms of transportation for medical or dental care and basic necessities.

If you meet all of these qualifications, please call: 925-284-6161

Want to Help?

Requirements for Rides 4 Veterans volunteer drivers:

• Be a caring, mature individual (veteran a plus) who is willing and able to provide transportation to an ambulatory veteran who can no longer drive.
• Age 25 - 75 with a current driver’s license.
• Excellent driving record and crime free background.
• Own or have access to a reliable, safe vehicle that is registered and insured.
• Participate in a three hour training class before giving first ride.

If you meet all of these requirements, come join our team and find out what a difference you can make in another person’s life. It will change their life, and it will most certainly change yours!

If you would like more information about volunteering for the Rides 4 Veterans program please call: 925-284-2215

Watch our video to learn more: Mobility Matters