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Published 11/3/25 1:06PM

Give a ride to a senior NE neighbor

Metropolitan Family Service
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Portland, OR
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible time commitment (from 1 hour a month to several days a week)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    23+
    Other Requirements:
    Clean driving record, 5 years driving experience, Ride Connection Trainings

    Description

    Give a ride to a senior NE neighbor

    Older adults in our N and NE Portland community need short rides to get around.

    With YOUR HELP older adults can continue to live in their homes or stay active in the community.

    You can volunteer once a month or several times a week. It may only take 20 minutes, but it makes a huge difference. We provide the training and do all the coordinating - you just let us know when you are available, and we let you know who needs a ride and to where! You can use your car our one of our vehicles.

    GIve a ride, help a neighbour.

    Location

    On-site

    Metropolitan Family Service - Project Linkage

    2200 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, USA
    Directions

    Our dispatch is based there btu you provide rides to N and NE neighbors, usually picking them up or dropping them off at their home.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Lets chat about this opportunity and the steps required and we'll send you an application.

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