Volunteering for Ride Connection is a rewarding and joyful experience.
Our volunteers make a huge difference in our community members’ lives. There are many ways to get involved and help us realize our mission. If you enjoy helping others and believe transportation is a basic human right, we want to hear from you!
Ways To Volunteer
Driver
Our customers rely on us for life sustaining rides to medical appointments, the grocery store, community centers, work, and more. Help them get there by volunteering to drive! You can drive your own vehicle, or one of ours.
Requirements for volunteer drivers include:
A valid driver’s license and 5+ years of driving experience.
Completing our volunteer application and interview process.
Ability to pass a criminal background and DMV check.
Completing training courses provided by Ride Connection (available in classroom or online).
Ride Ambassador
Have experience using the local bus and light rail system? Share your knowledge with people who are new to transit. Ride Ambassadors lead older adults on group trips to places like museums, gardens, and events, creating confidence and independence on local public transit systems.
Requirements for Ride Ambassadors include:
Experience riding public transit, including bus and light rail.
Completing our volunteer application and interview process.
Ability to pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
Completing six hours of training provided by Ride Connection.
Mission Support
Use your specific skillset to help with office work, sit on committees and advisory councils, or represent Ride Connection at community events. Find out more about opportunities to support our mission in and around the office.
Requirements for mission support volunteers include:
Completing our volunteer application and interview process.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Completing any relevant training pertaining to your volunteer role.
Volunteer Contact Form
We sincerely appreciate your interest! Tell us what appeals to you and our Volunteer Outreach Manager will give you a call within a few days to follow up.