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Support Your Community With Neighborhood House! (age 22+) Referral
We believe transportation is a basic human right. Access to transportation means mobility, and being mobile allows a person to connect with his or her community and other essential life destinations.
As a Ride Connection volunteer driver, you will create transportation access in partnership with Neighborhood House in SW Portland communities. You will be the lifeline that helps older adults, Veterans, and people with disabilities stay connected to their community and thrive. You’ll build relationships with customers, become the friendly face they look forward to seeing, and keep people moving.
What you can expect from Ride Connection:
* A collaborative environment that supports your learning, growth, and passion
* Opportunities to connect and foster relationships with people in your community
* Training that prepares you for your volunteer work and may lower the cost of private insurance
* Mileage reimbursement when driving your own vehicle or access to a vehicle
* Recognition for your volunteer contribution
What we expect from our volunteers:
* A dedication to supporting the needs of older adults and people with disabilities
* A passion for Ride Connection’s mission, vision, values, and core accountabilities
* A desire to provide outstanding customer service at all times
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide safe and efficient transportation for customers to and from scheduled destinations
* Provide assistance to customers as appropriate
* Ensure passengers and belongings are properly secured within the vehicle
* Keep accurate records of miles driven, volunteer hours incurred, pre and post trip inspections, and other vital information
* Drive with a focus on safety while complying with relevant road laws, regulations, and general safety standards, including reporting injuries and vehicle damage or malfunctions
Time Commitment:
M-F, 8:30-5
Flexible schedule within those times
Ride Connection's mission is to link accessible, responsive transportation alternatives with individual and community needs and to create independence and community connections through travel options. We cannot provide all the rides our customer's need without support from volunteers every day.
The simple act of getting someone where they need to go can be an incredibly rewarding experience. We rely on caring and compassionate volunteer drivers to provide valuable rides to the people in our community who need it most. Every day our volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of people in our community.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 22 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Senior Services, Civic & Community
Families, Low-income Communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns
Age Minimum (with Adult): 22+, Minimum Age:22+
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