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Older adults at an increased risk for developing a severe illness related to COVID-19 are now able to be vaccinated.
Unfortunately, transportation is a barrier for many seniors. VTC is looking for volunteer drivers with a big heart to transport seniors to their vaccine appointments in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Genesee, and Erie counties.
Volunteers create their own schedule and are offered reimbursement up to $.56 per mile. Signup to be a Volunteer Driver with VTC!
VOLUNTEER DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS
- Be willing to transport individuals in your own vehicle; you have the opportunity to be reimbursed up to $0.56 per mile to cover the cost of fuel and vehicle repairs
- Be willing to give a minimum of 4 hours per week; you pick the days and times
- Have a clean driving record
- Pass a thorough background check and in some cases, a drug screen
Safety tips for volunteer drivers in the age of COVID:
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth
- Avoid close contact: you can do this by having the passenger sit in the back seat
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds (use hand sanitizer if soap is not available) before and after each trip
- Avoid touching your face and eyes with unwashed hands
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and wear gloves while cleaning
- Hard surfaces: Wipe with a 70% alcohol solution, a bleach solution, or any other EPA registered household disinfectant (use as directed)
- Cloth seats: A 70% alcohol solution can be sprayed
- Leather seats: A non-abrasive soap (such as Ivory) and water can be sprayed
- Monitor your health for fever, chills, shortness of breath, and other symptoms of COVID
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH VTC:
- Put a smile on the face of a senior who may be feeling lonely and isolated
- Improve the health of our community
- Gain perspective from your new passenger
- Feel a strong sense of purpose
Boost your happiness hormones! Signup to be a Volunteer Driver with VTC!
VTC's Volunteer Drivers are making a difference in the lives of our seniors one trip at a time!
Many older adults are anxiously awaiting to be vaccinated to guard against COVID-19. Lack of transportation is an insurmountable stressor for individuals that are homebound, unable to drive due to a health condition, may not have family or friends able to drive them, or are unable to pay for costly private rides.
VTC is looking for caring people to join our team of volunteer drivers! Drivers create their own schedule and are reimbursed up to $0.56 per mile!
Contact the VTC today to volunteer and make a difference!
- Jefferson/Lewis Counties (315) 782-0422
- St. Lawrence County (315) 714-2034
- Oswego County (315) 714-9134
- Genesee/Erie Counties (716) 713-0611
