Lahari Launches Transportation Program

— from Lahari —

Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving yourself around the Island is no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence so that you could continue with your daily routines? Who would you turn to for assistance?

People often look to friends or relatives to assist with transportation – this may be a good option for you, but it is not always the most convenient for you or for them.

The Orcas Door to Door service is designed to meet the needs of non-driving, homebound older adults, and adults with disabilities on Orcas Island. The program is available to qualified riders who need door-to-door assistance to access essential services and social events in order to remain healthy and active within our community.

Help our Seniors stay on the island
Providing rides for those that are unable to drive themselves maintains the Island tradition of neighbors helping each other.

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We’ve got you covered
Volunteer drivers are provided with additional insurance typically above standard personal auto insurance limits as well as general liability coverage when volunteering. If you’re already providing rides for a friend or neighbor, the extra insurance is a great reason to provide the rides through Orcas Door to Door. Another advantage of providing rides to your neighbor through our program is that we can notify our pool of volunteers for an alternative driver if, at the last minute, you have a change of plans or car problems.

Quick to sign up, Easy to participate
Apply online or by mail. Volunteer drivers are notified via email when a ride is requested in the driver’s area. Drive as little or as much as your schedule permits.

Drive Now, Ride Later
Be a founding volunteer. Help start reliable and responsive assistive transportation service so that it will be able to help you it’s your time to need a ride.

Volunteer Driver Qualifications
Volunteer Drivers must be at least 25 years old and possess a current driver’s license, have a safe, insured vehicle, be willing to complete a driver record and criminal background check, and attend an orientation/training session.

I’m interested in receiving rides

I’m interested in providing rides

How to become a Volunteer Driver for Orcas Door to Door:

View/Download the Volunteer Drive Handbook

Complete the Volunteer Application Online

Register For a Training Session Training sessions are held Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center.

Note: Volunteer packets are available at the Orcas Senior Center Front Desk or call 360-622-2929 to have a packet mailed to you.