Volunteer Drivers Needed for Rural Medical Escort Rides Program

Contacts:

Laura Campbell, LCOG Public Information Officer, lcampbell@lcog.org, 541-682-4006

Melisa Andrion, S&DS Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, mandrion@lcog.org, 541-682-1366

EUGENE, Ore. – The Senior Connections Rural Medical Escort Rides Program, a program offered by Senior & Disability Services, a division of the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), needs volunteers to provide rides for local homebound seniors to their medical appointments. This program helps promote independent living for older members of our community.

• Drivers needed in Cottage Grove, Junction City, Veneta, Oakridge, Florence, and surrounding areas.
• Mileage reimbursement offered.
• Flexible daytime schedule.
• We prefer volunteers to be available five (5) or more hours a week.
• There are no rides on weekends, holidays, or evenings scheduled.
• All rides are scheduled through the Senior Connections office.
• Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and they must pass a criminal background check.

Interested community members can contact Melisa Andrion, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, mandrion@lcog.org or 541-682-1366.

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About Senior & Disability Services

Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, provides services, information, and assistance to Lane County’s older adult population, adults with physical disabilities, and their caregivers. Learn more at https://www.lcog.org/sdslane.