Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
Shepherd’s Center is an all-volunteer non-profit organization [501(c)(3)] that has been operating since 2006.
There were 3,341 rides in 2023 and 2,737 rides have been provided thus far this year. Of the rides provided this year, 69% were medically related, 19% grocery, and 12% for physical therapy. The Center has added 26 new drivers this year and 43 new riders, so there’s a continued need for additional volunteers.
There is no set quota; volunteers are free to choose when and how often they drive. They can choose rides that are one-way or round trip. The best part is not only do drivers help those in need, they also get to meet wonderful people, often with very interesting backgrounds and stories to tell.
For detailed information or to apply, please visit the Center’s website https://scmafc.org/volunteer or call (703) 506-2199 and leave a message.