Where will you take me?

Volunteer Drivers provide rides for medical,social service appointments, and shopping needs.

How much does it cost?

There is no fee for our service. We have a grant from the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging for this program.

How far will you drive?

In general, our Volunteer Drivers take people to Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Guerneville area appointments.

Can I call anytime?

We ask for a 5 working day notice to schedule a ride. Please do try us though at anytime in case there is a Volunteer Driver available.

What days do your Volunteer Drivers work?

We schedule rides Monday through Friday, generally between the hours of 9 to 4:30.

What about weekends?

We are planning on extending to some weekend hours in the future.

Are the Volunteer Drivers screened?

Yes, we do reference checks, obtain Department of Motor Vehicle driver reports, and fingerprints. All Volunteer Drivers attend a two and a half hour Orientation and Training session.

How do I sign up for a ride?

Call Dean Brittingham, Transportation Coordinator at (707)829-2440 if you have a need for a ride, or to find out more about the program.

How can I become a Volunteer Driver?

We always welcome new Volunteer Drivers to our program. Some people drive weekly, others every other week. Any time you can offer helps someone get where they need to go! Call Dean at (707)829-2440 for an Application.

Remember when giving a ride was the neighborly thing to do? It still is!

The VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM is a community based, volunteer program which provides rides to medical and social service appointments to people 60 and over from the West County areas.

The VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM was developed by the Sebastopol Area Senior Center, in collaboration with the Russian River Senior Resource Center in response to the identified, unmet transportation needs of our senior communities. The VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM is presented in partnership with the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging and Palm Drive Hospital.

Our trained VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are community members who generously donate their time and gas so our neighbors can get their health care needs met.

REMEMBER WHEN GIVING A RIDE WAS THE NEIGHBORLY THING TO DO?

     IT STILL IS!

GOT WHEELS?

Do you want to be outdoors, help your neighbors and feel good? Join our VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM and see the county in the comfort of your own car! Your interest in volunteering to drive our neighbors to much needed medical appointments is vital in keeping our seniors healthy and involved in our community. Please e-mail or call the Transportation Coordinator at (707)829-2440 to find out how you can become a member of this exciting team of volunteers.

NEED A RIDE?

If you are 60 and over, live in the West County and need help getting to medical and social service appointments, call our VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM five business days in advance of your appointment and we'll do our best to get you where you need to go.

For More Information Contact:
Dean Brittingham - Transportation Coordinator
Sebastopol Area Senior Center
167 North High Street, Sebastopol CA 95472
Tel: 707-829-2440 FAX: 707-824-1171
email: dean@sebastopolseniorcenter.org

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