TRANSPORTATION

• Please give as much advance notice as possible. All rides depend on volunteer availability. We request at least five business days notice of your appointment, although we understand that this may not always be possible. The sooner your appointment is on our calendar, the more time we have to find a volunteer to help you.
   
• Our volunteers use their own vehicles. We try to match volunteer and vehicle to your needs. WE CANNOT DO LIFTING, SO YOU MUST BE ABLE TO GET IN AND OUT OF A VEHICLE WITH MINIMAL ARM ASSISTANCE. If you require a low vehicle or cannot use a step-stool, please let us know. If you use a wheelchair, please let us know if you need to take it with you.
   
• Volunteers can escort clients in to appointments, can stay with them if requested, and can help with shopping and other errands. We provide transportation to medical appointments, hair appointments, the grocery store, recreation, exercise, church, and even the vet! We do not restrict transportation by type of destination or by income. Please let us know what you need so that we can help you if possible.

Please note: We cannot transport children unless they are accompanied by a parent or an adult responsible for their care.

FRIENDLY VISITS

For those who are alone, a volunteer can visit with you in your home on a regular basis. Volunteers cannot provide medical or personal care or stay with you for long periods of time because you cannot be left alone. Volunteer visitors receive additional training and can help you with simple tasks such as letter-writing. When a visitor is requested we will meet with you to discuss your needs. If we are able to match you with a volunteer, we will meet with you and the volunteer to introduce you to one another. If for any reason you are not comfortable with a volunteer, please contact us and we will make other arrangements.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

Volunteers telephone you either on a daily basis at a prearranged time or on an occasional basis to chat with you.

CHORES/SHOPPING

A volunteer can help you with simple chores, with shopping or can pick up prescriptions for you. You can usually give the volunteer your check to give to the store or pharmacy.

YARD WORK/SNOW SHOVELING

Can be arranged if a volunteer is available.

 TO REQUEST SERVICES CALL 664-6016