The Senior Connections Rural Medical Escort Program, a program offered by Senior & Disability Services, a division of the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), needs volunteers to provide rides for local homebound seniors to their medical appointments.

According to Senior & Disability Services, this program is to help promote independent living for older members of the community.

• Drivers needed in Cottage Grove, Junction City, Veneta, Oakridge, Florence, and surrounding areas.
• Mileage reimbursement offered.
• Flexible daytime schedule.
• We prefer volunteers to be available five (5) or more hours a week.
• There are no rides on weekends, holidays or evenings scheduled.
• All rides are scheduled through the Senior Connections office.
• Volunteer drivers must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and they must pass a criminal background check.

Interested community members can contact Melisa Andrion, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, at mandrion@lcog.org or 541-682-1366.

To learn more, visit lcog.org/sdslane.