Volunteering Opportunities | Ride Connection

Every day our volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of people in our community. If you enjoy giving your time to help others and believe transportation is a basic human right, we want to hear from you!

A younger woman assisting an older woman from her ride.

There are many ways to pitch in at Ride Connection:

Driver

Our customers rely on us to get to medical appointments, the grocery store, community centers, volunteer positions and more. You can help get them there by driving your own vehicle or one of ours. Learn more about driving for us.

Ride Ambassador

If you’re experienced using the local bus and light rail system, you could show people who are new to transit how to become more comfortable by leading older adults on group trips to places like museums, galleries and events. Learn more about being a Ride Ambassador.

Mission Support

We could always use help with office work, on committees, or with advocacy and advisory councils. Volunteer to lend us a hand at NE 99th and Glisan or our other offices around the tri-county area. Find out more about opportunities to support our mission in and around the office.

I wanted to let you all know your service is absolutely wonderful. Because of you I can be more independent and live a more independent life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Debaree, Rider since 2011

Every week I happily look forward to my driving days. I help people who are sick, the elderly, disabled, visiting and befriending people who would otherwise be shut-in by providing a safe ride for persons who are no longer able to be safe drivers - Beth, Volunteer Driver since 2009

Ride Connection opened the world to me and allowed me to break out of my cave. - Brian, Travel Trainee since 2013

Want to Learn More?

We sincerely appreciate your interest! Tell us what appeals to you and our Volunteer Outreach Specialist will give you a call within a few days to follow up.