Senior Rides

SeniorRides is a free service that connects seniors with volunteers who provide accompanied transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, social engagements, and other activities. To be eligible for this program, you must be a Montgomery County resident aged 60 or older.

To be eligible for this program, you must be a Montgomery County, Maryland resident, aged 60 or older. Applications are required for service.

What We Provide:

Up to six (6) escorted round trips per month, per client to a pre-scheduled appointment or planned shopping trip. Acceptable appointments/trips include:

Medical appointments and follow-up visits
Pharmacies for medication pickup
Senior activities and social events
Religious observances
Trips to the bank or post office
Stores for grocery or other shopping

What We Cannot Provide:

Rides to locations outside of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Transportation for anyone who does not meet the program eligibility requirements.
Assistance with meal preparation, eating, administering medications, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, laundry, cleaning or other household services that do not fall within the program guidelines.
Emergency transportation.
Payment for anything purchased during appointments of trips (groceries, prescriptions, parking, tolls, etc.). These are the client’s responsibility.
Extra stops not initially requested through our office.

Client Responsibilities:

We ask that all clients abide by the following set of responsibilities.

Call our office to submit trip requests at least 2 weeks in advance of your trip needs. We accept requests up to TWO (2) MONTHS in advance.
When making a trip request, be prepared with all of the information you need to relay to the coordinator, including the full location address, date and time of the appointment or shopping trip and doctor’s name and phone number (if applicable.)
When making a trip request, you MUST notify the office of any additional stops you need to make (pharmacy, bank, etc.) at the time of booking. Any additional stops NOT pre-booked may not be honored by the volunteer.
If you need to cancel a trip, please contact the office immediately. Excessive cancellations may result in dismissal from the program.
Abide by all rules and requests by your volunteer in regard to riding in their vehicle (for example, no smoking or pets if requested)
Schedule your appointment between 10:00am and 3:00pm to allow for the best opportunity for finding a volunteer.
Requests are for travel within Montgomery County, Maryland only.
Be prepared to depart at the requested pick-up time and at the agreed location.
Parking fees, tolls, and any purchases are your responsibility.
If you have a portable MVA-issued handicapped/disabled placard, please bring it with you on your appointment date so the driver may park in handicap spaces.

APPLY ONLINE

PDF (to be printed and mailed to our office)