Volunteer Drivers Needed to Help Our Neighbors!

Be a volunteer driver and help older adults in Arlington, Virginia get where they need to go - while you make a friendly connection and get to know a neighbor!

Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV) helps seniors continue living in their own homes as they age-safely, independently, and with an enhanced quality of life. Right now, ANV has a pressing need for drivers-our members need transportation to medical appointments, physical therapy, the grocery store, and more. Some of our volunteer drivers are now returning to work schedules with less flexibility during the day to volunteer with us. Our expansion to help at-risk and in-need Arlington seniors, including delivering groceries each week, is also putting pressure on our system.

The loss of freedom for those who can no longer drive is more than a hassle-it’s frustrating, sad, and isolating. ANV’s volunteer drivers give older adults the gift of a ride-and connection. They provide a friendly interaction to someone who could really use it.

ANV primarily needs drivers with availability weekdays during business hours. Drivers must be 21 and pass a background and driving record check. For insurance reasons, we are unable to accept those with non-cleared background checks, and we are not able to approve volunteers who are seeking court-involved community service hours.

Training and support are provided. Learn more about volunteering with ANV at https://anvarlington.org/volunteer/

"I have been a grateful member of ANV for many years. Shortly after I joined, I fell and broke my ankle and could not drive. ANV provided rides to physical therapy several days a week for about a month....they again came to my rescue during the pandemic when I developed problems involving my heart, lungs, and liver. I was provided with rides to medical appointments, sometimes two and three times each week. At a time when I felt alone and stressed, it was truly comforting to have the company of an ANV friend (volunteer)..." --Virginia

"I have been volunteering with ANV for more than five years...I know that I’ve received more than I’ve given."