Potomac — Equipped with RideScheduler, a web-based system for scheduling transportation to seniors in Montgomery County, Senior Connection’s 136 volunteer drivers have given 5,636 rides at no charge to 387 clients since last August. These volunteers have devoted 6,040 hours of their time driving 45,143 miles.
The RideScheduler system has increased the organization’s efficiency and allowed it to provide more rides to more seniors. Yet, even with the improvements, Senior Connection continues to struggle to fill all ride requests and needs additional drivers to help meet the growing transportation needs of seniors in the county.
Those interested in becoming volunteer drivers may call 301-962-0820 or email volunteer@seniorconnectionmc.org for more information.
The next two volunteer training sessions will be:
- Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Council for the Aging, 12320 Parklawn Drive in Rockville
- Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring.
The Senior Connection provides programs and services that preserve and foster independence, mobility and quality of life for seniors. Visit www.seniorconnectionmc.org.