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Create AccountPlease make sure to contact Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Volunteer Help to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you have a disability. No membership is required.
Volunteer Help is a community-based transportation program designed to support older adults with their mobility needs. Through generous donations, Volunteer Help offers door-to-door private ride services using cars, ensuring that older adults in Worcester have a reliable means of getting to their destinations. Riders are encouraged to make a suggested donation of $4 for each round trip, although the service itself is free of charge.
To utilize this service, older adults are required to schedule their rides in advance, typically a few days ahead of time, to ensure that a volunteer driver is available to assist them. Payments can be made conveniently in cash or by check, providing flexibility for riders. By booking a ride through Volunteer Help, older adults can enjoy personalized transportation that caters to their specific needs while fostering a sense of independence and connectivity within the community.
Service Area
Worcester and some surrounding towns. Call the office to see if they serve your town.
Days of operation
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Contact Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Volunteer Help
799 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(888) 613-2777
https://www.mabvi.org/services/volunteer-support/
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