What is a Volunteer Driver Program?

Volunteer Driver Programs, through the service of their dedicated and screened volunteers, assist non-driving adults maintain their independence by transporting them to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other errands free of charge.  Programs such as these are an essential part of any robust state transportation plan and the Mid-State Region is fortunate to have a number of quality organizations in our area that are dedicated to helping folks get where they need to go.

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Become a Volunteer Driver!

Do you like to drive?  Do you have an extra hour or two a week or month and a desire to help folks in your community?  Consider becoming a volunteer driver. It is easy-to-do and very rewarding. 

Some of these programs are able to offer umbrella insurance and mileage reimbursement.  This meaningful volunteer opportunity provides a valuable service to our seniors and the community. 

Not able to volunteer but would like to help?  Consider making a donation. These programs graciously welcome donations to help them continue to serve your neighbors.  To find out more, call the specific program or for help finding a program, contact the Regional Mobility Manager, contact information listed here.

Mid-State Transit Volunteer Driver Program  CAPBM

Phone:            (603) 225-1989

Area:                Entire Mid-State Region

Service:         Transportation for seniors 60+ and those with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other errands

Serving all areas in the Mid-State Region

Caregivers of Southern Carroll County

Phone:            (603) 569-6780

Area:              Alton, Ossipee, Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro

Service:         Transportation for medical appointments & other services

COA Chapin Senior Center Transportation at the COA

Phone:  (603) 526-6368

Area:    Andover, Danbury, Grantham, Newbury, New London, Springfield, Sunapee, Sutton and Wilmot

Service:  Residents 55+ to medical appointments and other errands

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program

Phone:   1 (800) 227-2345

Area:      Statewide

Service: Rides to and from cancer treatment

Friends Program, Inc. RSVP Caregivers Program 

Phone:    (603) 228-7615

Area:       Greater Concord Area

Service:  Transportation to medical appointments and other errands for seniors ó0+ or persons  with disabilities

Future in Sight Volunteer Services 

Phone:    (603) 224-4039

Area:       Statewide

Service:  Connect clients with visitors and drivers who offer vital support to assist those with vision loss.

Henniker Dial-A-Ride White Birch Center  

Phone:    (603) 428-3077

Area:       Henniker

Service:  Transportation to medical appointments for seniors in Henniker

Interlakes Community Caregivers, Inc. 

Phone:   (603) 253-9275

Area:      Center Harbor, Meredith, Moultonborough, and Sandwich

Service:  No-fee rides for medical appointments (both long distance and local), personal appointments, groceries and errands for residents of all ages.

John O. Cate Memorial Van 

Phone:   (603) 783-9502

Area:     Loudon Residents of all ages

Service:  Free transport for Loudon residents to appointments in the Concord area

Greater Hillsborough Senior Services

Phone:            (603) 478-3432

Area:                Hillsborough

Service:        Transportation to Market Basket in Warner every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month

Hopkinton Dial-A-Ride

Hopkinton, NH 03229

Phone:           (603) 746-4357

Area:                Contoocook and Hopkinton

Service:         Grocery shopping, hospital, medical, dental and other appointments for seniors  60+ or  disabled residents