Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Give our Seniors a lift (once a week, twice? It's up to you) take them to and from doctor appointments, to therapy or perhaps the dentist. The Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program (ENVP) is working to fill a special need in the community. Volunteers can help seniors live independently in their own homes. Some seniors may not be able to without transportation assistance. Be part of a grassroots effort that connects seniors needing help with others that can help. Reimbursement for gas provided @ 58.5 cents per mile.
Position:
Volunteer Drivers.

Tasks:
Transport senior citizens residing in 85710,85711,85730, 85748 and parts of 85711 zip codes (southeast Tucson) to important errands and medical appointments particularly grocery shopping, doctor's visits, and required lab and pharmacy visits. Driving perimeters are to the West (Campbell) to the North (Fort Lowell) to the East (Houghton) and to the South (Irvington)

Requirements:
*Desire to become connected with seniors who need assistance
*Attendance to a volunteer interview and one time, two hour orientation and training provided by ENVP
*Availability in the morning or early afternoons (helpful, but not necessary)
*Current driver's license
*Auto insurance (good driving record last 3 years)
*21 year or older in age (ENVP has other opportunities to help needing seniors for younger volunteers, please call us to inquire)

This opportunity is sponsored by: Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly

Contact Person: Ray Freeman, Program Coordinator, (520) 245-4729 or 248-0300 Cell, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

8302 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710 (See a map)

Directions:

Located on the corner of Sarnoff and East Broadway in the Saguaro Christian Church.   Nearest Bus Stop: Broadway just west of Sarnoff, 5 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

85710,   85711,   85730,   85747