Description:

Provides door-to-door transportation to only medical appointments for older adults. Volunteer drivers transport clients to appointments and then drive clients back home. Must give at least 10 days notice prior to appointment.

Provide grocery shopping for seniors and friendly visits via the phone weekly or in the home if both care receiver and volunteer feel it is safe to do so.

Eligibility:

Must be an older adult who is age 65 or older
Must be a resident of Lake County

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

One time $10 application fee

Intake Process:

Call, visit website, or email to apply

Documents Required:
- Application found online

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Transportation Volunteers - Take elders to medical appointments.
2. Grocery Shopper - Pick up list, to shopping and bring back groceries and help put away.
3. Friendly Visitor - Commit to one hour per week visiting an elder via phone or in their home.

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Nancy Alongi at 847-406-4683 or info@eldercarelakecounty.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

May 11, 2022

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