CVNL

Assist older adults in your community. Volunteer drivers offer rides to ambulatory older adults going to medical appointments or to the grocery store. Drivers use their own cars and receive ride requests through email. Drivers can accept or decline the rides, and drive on their own schedule.Duties: Pick up and drop off client to destination. Either wait for client or return at specified time for pick up. On most rides the volunteer will escort the rider for the duration of the round trip to assist them with their tasks or appointments.Qualifications and experience: Access to reliable passenger automobile and with current insurance certificate. - Valid California Driver License and a clear DMV report. Volunteer drivers must take a one hour CarePool orientation and training.Must have email address, cell phone, and ability to access email and accept the ride request in a timely manner. Time and Schedule Commitment Drivers can accept or decline assignment on their own schedule. - CarePool volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of three months volunteering with at least 2 rides per month. - Ride lengths may vary but are about one to three hours for each round trip.