Volunteers Needed For Senior RideConnect Program
White Plains, NY - Volunteers are needed for a start-up program to provide free rides for seniors in northern Westchester who need to go to the doctor’s office for an appointment, the local mall for shopping, the hairdresser for a touch-up, a friend’s home for a leisurely visit or for any other reason.
Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) underwrites part of the initiative, which aims to enable older adults to remain active in their communities.
“Mobility is essential,” said DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter. “Not being able to get out can lead to depression and all sorts of bad stuff.”
Ride Connect serves seniors who live in Mount Kisco, Katonah, Lewisboro, North Salem, North Castle, Pound Ridge and Somers. Inadequate public transportation has long been a problem in northern Westchester because it is a large, thinly populated area. As a result, it is hard if not impossible for seniors who no longer drive or have access to a car to get out.
A Priority Pulse survey conducted by DSPS found that transportation is the greatest need for seniors today and their greatest anticipated need in future years.
Volunteers must be 55 or older, enjoy being with older adults, have patience, a flexible schedule and a valid and clean driver’s license.
For more information contact Karen Ganis, RideConnect’s program director, at (914) 864-0955 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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