smiling woman with her medical escort volunteer

If you enjoy driving and are comfortable navigating around greater Boston, this program is for you!

Medical Escort Volunteering

Medical appointments can be tiring and difficult for some older adults to negotiate on their own. Sometimes those who don’t drive need more than just a ride in order to get to these important health care appointments. Medical Escort volunteers use their own vehicles to transport and escort older adults to and from medical appointments while providing support, guidance, and assistance.

OVERVIEW

Springwell Medical Escort Volunteers provide eligible seniors with an escort to medical appointments within Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, surrounding towns and Boston hospitals. Medical Escorts typically wait during the appointment and provide accompaniment home, providing transport and companionship. Medical Escorts also provide minimal assistance getting into and out of a car and into the medical facility.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH SPRINGWELL

Springwell has more than 30 years of experience working with volunteers. One thing we know for sure is that kindness matters. Because of Springwell Volunteers: People are less lonely. People are less anxious. People can get to important medical appointments. People feel heard. People are able to enjoy a healthy meal in a friendly environment. People know someone cares.

Each volunteer is screened to determine their interests, trained and carefully matched with a senior in the community. Program managers are always available to answer volunteers’ questions and handle any concerns that may arise.

Schedule

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Clean driving record
  • Vehicle in good condition

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER

To become a Medical Escort, all prospective volunteers must be interviewed in person, have two favorable references, and successfully pass a Criminal Offender Record Inquiry (CORI). When you are ready to sign up, click on the “Volunteer Now!” button to fill out a short registration form. Once you have completed the form, we will schedule a phone call to discuss next steps.

More Info

What will you gain from the role?

  • Satisfaction of knowing you helped someone
  • Connections to new people in the local community

What skills and experience are needed?

  • A kind and friendly nature
  • Good communication skills
  • The ability to treat information confidentially
  • Patience and a good sense of humor!

What support will be provided?

  • Volunteer orientation and training in our Waltham Office
  • Support and guidance from our staff
  • Mileage reimbursement available upon request

When will you be needed?

This volunteer role involves a commitment sign up for rides on a regular basis, depending on your schedule. Ride requests are typically for weekdays between 9AM-5PM. There are occasional requests for Saturday rides.