Drive Gaithersburg seniors and adults with disabilities to medical and social service appointments in the local area. Usually, wait with client and then return client to home. For lengthy appointments, return and pick up client when client is ready. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle. A background/MVA check will be performed.
General duties include:
- Logging into the RideScheduler system to accept requests for rides and/or do so via email.
- Contacting clients at the time of accepting the rides and contacting clients the day before their appointment to verify desired pickup time and destination addresses too.
- Transporting the clients to and from their medical or service appointment; target destinations are generally within a 20-mile radius of downtown Gaithersburg.
Requirements for Volunteer Drivers Our volunteer drivers:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have an active Maryland driver?s license in good standing (a chauffeur's license is not required)
- Since drivers will use their own vehicles for client appointments, your vehicle must be registered in Maryland, and have vehicle insurance with personal auto liability limits of at least $30,000/$60,000, the Maryland minimum
- We need volunteers who are free weekdays.
You can reach us directly:
Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6
Email: volcoord@gaithersburghelp.org
Apply Online: https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/give-help/volunteer-application/
