Op-Ed: Molly’s Angels seeks drivers for elder care
Molly’s Angels has been helping neighbors since 1999. Molly’s Angels mission is to empower older adults to lead lives filled with confidence, dignity and integrity, ensuring their access to essential services and opportunities.
Their services include transportation to and from medical appointments for ambulatory clients, and weekly “Care Calls” for residents of both Napa and Solano Counties.
There is a great need for volunteers for the transportation program. In American Canyon alone, there are 80-plus individuals that use the transportation service and only two drivers. As you can imagine, it is sometimes challenging to get everyone who needs a ride to an appointment to their appointment.
This is where you come in. Molly’s Angels is always looking for volunteer drivers. As a driver myself, I can attest that is a very rewarding experience. People are always very appreciative and I have had the chance to meet some wonderful humans.
Please consider giving Molly’s Angels a call to ask about becoming a volunteer driver. Please call 707-224-8971 to find out more.
- You are given flexibility.
Drivers volunteer as much or as little as you want, choosing from an online list of needed rides convenient for your schedule. Molly Care Calls are made and logged remotely from home. - You are helping your senior neighbors in need.
A ride to an appointment or friendly check-in phone call helps seniors maintain their independence, safety and health. - You are truly making a difference in their lives.
A simple conversation or ride gives them a sense of community and reassures them they are not alone.
Note: Volunteers must be 21 for transportation and 18 for care calls.
