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Published 8/5/25 8:00PM

Senior Independence Program. Help older adults 60+ in your town -Drivers, visitors and Shoppers needed in Port Jervis, NY

Jewish Family Service of Orange County, NY
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Port Jervis, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Driving a local neighbor to a medical appointment or shop for food with the Senior Independence Program. This can be done in as little as 30 minutes. You choose the opportunity through our Volunteer Hub with local coordinator support.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    You must be 25 to drive someone in your own car.

    Description

    Senior Independence Program. Help older adults 60+ in your town -Drivers, visitors and Shoppers needed in Port Jervis, NY

    Drive an older neighbor to a medical or essential appointment. Drivers are needed in all area of Orange County New York. Other opportunities are helping older neighbors with grocery shopping and provide a friendly visit. We provide virtual training, and liability insurance while volunteering, background checks. JFS is a member of National Volunteer Caregiving Network.

    Call 845-341-1173 ext. 305 or email volunteer@jfsorange.org

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Port Jervis, NY
    Associated Location

    Orange County, NY

    Port Jervis, New York, US

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