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Volunteer Driver Program

Masks remain required for Volunteer Driver trips

Please note that masks continue to be required for trips with the Volunteer Driver Program. Info about the provincial health measures is available here. 

The Volunteer Driver Program is a supportive program for adults (18+) living in Okotoks who require assistance with transportation to appointments. Volunteer drivers provide safe, free and reliable transportation for residents who would otherwise struggle to meet this need. It is a somewhat flexible  opportunity, as volunteers can work the drives around their schedules. 

 

 

In 2020, volunteer drivers logged 16,889 km driving grateful residents to appointments!

The Program Benefits Two Groups:

Volunteer drivers understand that their involvement fills a need in the community. They provide safe, free and reliable transportation for residents who would otherwise struggle to meet this need. It is a somewhat flexible  opportunity, as volunteers can work the drives around their schedules. Mileage is compensated at established rates. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Apply here.
 
Residents have improved quality of life when: 
  • the stress associated with arranging transportation is alleviated
  • connections to others in the community are built 
  • long lasting relationships with volunteer drivers are formed

“I don’t know what I would have done without the program” – VDP client

Book a trip

Friends and family members are usually the first to help when transportation to medical appointments is needed.  Some Okotoks residents age 60 and older  or with a disability use the Community Access Program.  The Volunteer Driver Program provides an additional option for appointments outside of Okotoks. Clients must register and request drives at least one week in advance of their appointment date.

All drive requests are managed through the Okotoks Family Resource Centre. Contact the Centre to discuss your needs and learn more about the program.