Villages of Kensington (VoK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Montgomery County Age-Friendly organization run by residents in the 20895 ZIP code. Our mission is to build a supportive, diverse, inter-generational network of neighbors helping neighbors to remain in their homes and stay engaged in their community. VoK offers two types of programming: Services and Social/Educational. The Services component is for those members (typically older adults) who may need a ride or help with home-related tasks. Our volunteers help members with rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and simple tasks around the house. As COIVID-19 vaccination rates have increased, so too have member requests for rides.
We are in search of a few volunteers who could assist a couple times a month driving an older VoK member to appointments or errands. Typically it is to the doctor, physical therapist, grocery store, etc. Usually, the sporadic requests for help are for a time during the regular work week.
- The hours are not regular so this opportunity is perfect for someone who wants and has flexibility.
- We try to post our requests for drivers at least several days ahead of time to allow for volunteers to plan.
- Our volunteers do NOT need to be from the Kensington area. However, our Members are from the Kensington area.
- Our volunteer drivers must go through security and MVA checks and training before we assign them a gig.
Please see our website for more information - www.villagesofkensingtonmd.org
Contact us to see how we could "fit."
