Just got a request from the Senior Services Transportation Program to put out a call for volunteers. They have an urgent need for people to drive seniors to health-care appointments – and right now, they’re so short, they say they’re turning away half the seniors who call! You choose the days and times you are available to give someone a ride. Want to know more? Contact Melissa at melissat@seniorservices.org or (206) 748-7588.
I talked to folks at Senior Services table at Highpoint Health Fair last weekend, who told me about Hyde Shuttle for 55+; got out my brochure, and just clicked on link above; Hyde Shuttle is right under Volunteer Transportation; I called the contact listed, a live person answered right away; she said they have shuttle vans available to transport seniors in West Seattle, the more notice you can give the better; but there is transportation for seniors to medical appts via the Hyde Shuttle; she said you can even call a month in advance to book rides for appointments; and both the Hyde Shuttle (206) 727-6262 Toll Free:1-877-415-3632 (WA only) and the Volunteer Transportation teams need drivers
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“Created in 1997, the Hyde Shuttles transport seniors and people with disabilities to hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores, and other local destinations.
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The service provides riders with an opportunity to socialize and stay active within their communities. It gives our van drivers an overwhelming sense of satisfaction and a chance to form many special friendships. There is no charge for rides, but donations are welcome.”
This request for us to publish a volunteer-recruiting call came directly to us from Senior Services and they didn’t say anything about the other service you mention, but thanks for noting that they need drivers too. – TR
I was more concerned about seniors thinking there were no options for them to get rides (due to lack of drivers); if seniors are turned away due to lack of individual volunteer drivers, there are rides available via the Hyde Shuttle
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