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Populations Served
- Adults
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability & Resourcefulness
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Social Skills
Opportunity last updated: September 3rd
Drive Happiness – Assisted Transport for Seniors
Flexible Hours- Suitable for Seniors
Volunteers use their own vehicles to transport seniors to appointments and other places.
Mileage reimbursement options available!
Volunteer Duties
Drive Happiness is a partnership program that is always looking for generous and compassionate individuals, with their own vehicle, to volunteer their time and drive seniors to appointments.
Online portal for ride schedules allows you to view rides and choose which ride you “pick up.”
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance
- 3 or 5 year driver’s abstract
- To be reimbursed after orientation is complete
- One speeding ticket leniency on abstract
Schedule
This volunteer position is flexible with when, where and how often you drive.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Mental Well-Being,Transportation
Application Type
Advanced
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Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO).
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.