Volunteer Drivers Needed in San Mateo County - Help Seniors Stay Independent with a little bit of help

We would love to have you volunteer with us to drive seniors to their doctor appointments or to run errands. We hope that you'll chat with them and form a connection..

Its like taking your grandma or grandpa out to where they need to go.

Drivers make it possible for seniors to live independently when they no longer are in a position to drive themselves to places such as to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, church, banks, nail and hair salons, social activities .

Members request rides several days in advance via phone calls to Village Office, stating starting time, location, and ending time. They may request one-way or round trip rides. Volunteers check the online database and sign up to provide either a one-way or a round-trip ride, as their schedule permits.

Members may use a cane or walker to assist them getting to and from the driver's car. Driver must be able and willing to collapse walkers and place them temporarily in their car. Only drivers with Village training may assist members in wheelchairs. It's very rewarding and fun!

Village members (older adults) tell us how grateful they are -- and how villages have allowed them to lead an fulfilling life (rather than being forced to move into a facility not of their own choosing).

For more information -- contact kaumudi@villagesofsmc.org or just apply.