Volunteer

Volunteer Driver Program

Volunteers use their vehicle to provide transportation to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Tri-County area for medical appointments, shopping and errands, socialization, volunteering. A driver will choose the commitment level based on their schedule.

Volunteer program details:

  • Training is provided
  • A simple application and screening process for both riders and drivers
  • “Snowbirds” are accommodated
  • MRH staff coordinates client and driver scheduling
  • Web based scheduling software that allows volunteer to self assign when they drive

Riders will contact our transportation call center to book rides by calling 1-920-225-1719 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. We encourage riders to call and book rides early, but we need a minimum of 24 hours.

Rides are given generally during business hours, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Rides on weekends and evenings are as requested.

Riders need to be able to safely get into a volunteer’s private car.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to meet new people
  • Provide needed service in your community
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Web-based scheduling software for self assigning

Qualifications:

  • Reliable vehicle
  • Good driving record
  • Desire to help others

Volunteer Bus Buddy Needed

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to meet new people
  • Provide a needed service in your community
  • Flexible scheduling

Qualifications:

  • Enjoy working with people
  • Public transit rider with a good knowledge of routes in Oshkosh or Appleton
  • Desire to help others

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