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19 people are interested
Easy way to make a difference: Drive Folks to Medical Appointments
ORGANIZATION: FISH of Park Ridge
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
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When you volunteer to drive, your rewards are great:
* Satisfaction from helping a neighbor
* Friendly chats with someone who may be lonely
* Appreciation for providing a much-needed service
Why Join the FISH Volunteer Team:
* All rides are within Maine Township, IL boundaries (8-14 miles average round-trip)
* FISH provides excess auto insurance above driver's personal auto coverage
* Volunteers choose when and whether to accept a ride request based on their schedule
* Volunteer drivers receive gas subsidy ($10) for completed round-trips
Volunteer drivers should live in or very near Maine Township, IL (Park Ridge, Des Plaines, parts of Niles and Morton Grove). After application, interview, and orientation, new drivers become part of a team. Team drivers are telephoned by the FISH Ride Coordinator in response to ride requests from the community. Requests come in 7-10 days in advance of medical appointments. Team drivers who accept a ride request, mark their calendars, and telephone their client the day before the appointment. Drivers typically wait for clients at the medical facility. For longer visits, drivers may drop off and pick-up the client, using the time to run errands. Drivers notify the Ride Coordinator if the appointment has changed or been cancelled for any reason.
Interested in joining the team? Contact:
MJ Merrick, FISH President
Email: mjmerrick1@aol.com
Phone: 847-692-7612
FISH Ride Coordinator
Email: fishofpr@gmail.com
Phone: 847-350-8090
More opportunities with FISH of Park Ridge
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FISH of Park Ridge
Location:
FISH Ride Coordinator, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068, US
Mission Statement
F.I.S.H. = FRIENDS INDEED...SERVE & HELP................... To provide FREE transportation to MEDICAL appointments for residents of Maine Township, Illinois (Park Ridge, Des Plaines, parts of Niles and Morton Grove) who are unable to drive themselves.
Description
FISH has been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents since 1971. FISH recruits volunteer drivers using their own cars to provide FREE transportation to medical appointments for clients who are unable to drive themselves. About 12-15 FISH volunteers average about 600 round-trip rides per year serving 55-95 active clients at any given time. Most FISH clients are seniors (some needing canes or walkers). Others are temporarily unable to drive themselves.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
FISH Ride CoordinatorMaine Township Town HallPark Ridge, IL 60068
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer drivers can choose how much time they wish to devote. Some average 1 round-trip a month, others average 1-2 round-trips per week.
- A clean, reliable car, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, patience with folks with mild disabilities.