ENTERTAINMENT
Shari Hanbey, a volunteer driver for Senior Services, writes over 300 hand-written letters per year!
BY HILARY CASE | September 2, 2014 at 6:00 a.m.
Tackling Hard Issues: A Volunteer Transportation Client Profile
Mary Shadrick has always been a full participant in life. Her go-getter attitude has led her to many endeavors and activities, including the Volunteer Transportation program.
One of A Kind: Volunteer Transportation Client Brings Life to Rides
Helen is a spunky 92-year-old who uses the Volunteer Transportation program to get to her regular medical appointments. Volunteer drivers love taking her because it always makes for an amusing ride!
Hyde Shuttle Helps Seniors Make the Most of Life
The Hyde Shuttle provides valuable transportation to Frank and Sadie Yamasaki, who have lived life to the fullest in spite of recent challenges.
A Powerful Pair
Volunteer driving is a great way to meet interesting people and serve them in a very tangible way. This article highlights one neat volunteer driver/senior client match. Bill and Sophie have many amazing stories to share!
More than Words
Rides with Jay Surati, a volunteer driver, bring about many powerful cross-cultural exchanges.
HONORABLE SERVICE: Volunteer Drivers Serve Veteran
Volunteer Transportation utilizes a force of volunteer drivers (primarily retired seniors) to take folks 60+ to medical appointments. This is the profile of one very inspirational and entertaining WWII Veteran client of the program.
Smart Thinking: Volunteer Ingenuity
Calvin Wang, a former engineer, demonstrates that head and heart go hand in hand as he serves as a volunteer driver. He loves finding new ways to help people, especially if it requires him to think out of the box.
Volunteer Driver Talk Time
Raisa Nikitina was very happy to discover Senior Services' Transportation Program. It was the perfect solution to her transportation troubles in getting to important appointments many miles away from her home. To her surprise, the volunteer drivers have not only provided her with needed rides, but they've also given her …
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