MyRide Upper Cumberland

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Categories: 
Elderly Care/Resources
Category: 
Classroom
Organization Type: 
Give Help
Organization Type: 
Get Help
Anonymous
Contact Title: 
Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Carey Davenport
Contact Phone: 
931-881-5043
Contact Email: 
cdavenport@uchra.com
Contact Address: 
580 Jefferson Ave., Ste. B Cookeville, TN 38501
Contact Website: 
MyRide Website
Hours of Operation: 
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (Office Hours) - Rides are Different Times

"Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults by providing courteous and safe door-through-door volunteer transportation to those eligible for the service, enabling them to obtain essential services and maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life."

833-9MY-RIDE (833-969-7433) to Set Up a Ride 

 

To Volunteer: https://www.myrideuctn.com/volunteers

MyRide is:

  • Senior-friendly

  • Door-through-door

  • Supported by well-screened, trained and supervised volunteer drivers using their personal vehicles

  • Coordinated by an employee of MyRide Upper Cumberland

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Volunteers of MyRide:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must be able to pass a background check

  • Must have a clean driving record

  • Must attend a 4-hour training class

  • Minimum of 3 hrs. a month

  • Additional liability insurance provided

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Target Clients of MyRide:

  •  60+ years old

  •  Do not drive / limited driving

  •  Can walk independently or with the assistance of walkers and/or canes

 

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