Volunteer Application Process
Thank you for your interest in joining Clackamas County Transportation Programs as a volunteer driver!
Volunteering raises everyone’s spirits and there is a volunteer opportunity to fit any schedule. The gift of volunteering is life changing and heartwarming for all involved. Our transportation volunteer opportunities help seniors and/or those with a disability in your community live independently and thrive! If you enjoy connecting with others and learning new skills, join our team of volunteers! Take some time to review the below volunteer opportunities we have available within our Transit Services. Each will have different commitment levels, and onboarding requirements to suit your needs.
Transportation Reaching People (TRP) - Drive. Connect. Make a Difference.
Help your neighbors stay independent by becoming a volunteer driver with Transportation Reaching People (TRP). Using your own vehicle, you'll provide free, door-to-door rides for older adults and people with disabilities traveling to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations throughout Clackamas County.
Whether you can volunteer once a week or just a few times a month, your schedule is flexible, we'll work with your availability. Every ride helps someone remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
Ride Together (RT) - Turn Everyday Trips into Meaningful Moments.
Already driving a family member (who lives in a separate household), friend, or neighbor to appointments or errands? Through Ride Together (RT), you can receive mileage reimbursement for the trips you're already making while providing more than just transportation, you'll offer companionship, conversation, and peace of mind along the way.
Simply submit your eligible trips through our dispatch system to receive reimbursement. It's a flexible way to support someone you care about while making every mile count.
Vets Driving Vets (VDV) - Veterans Helping Veterans—One Ride at a Time.
Join fellow veterans in making a real difference. Vets Driving Vets (VDV) connects volunteer veteran drivers with other veterans who need transportation to medical appointments and essential services. Along the way, you'll provide something just as valuable as the ride itself, camaraderie, understanding, and companionship from someone who shares a similar experience.
Volunteer when it works for your schedule. Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give, your support helps fellow veterans stay independent, connected, and cared for.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Pass County background and drivers history check.
- Must have a clean driving record of 7 years or more.
- Complete county provided drivers education upon onboarding. This training requires the use of a computer or tablet. Training courses may offer discounts on auto insurance.
- Attend volunteer meetings and/or training throughout the year. This may include in-person and/or online courses.
- Pass a Road Test Evaluation upon onboarding and every 2 years after.
- Drive their own vehicle. Keeping it clean and in working order.
- Maintain current personal auto insurance is the primary coverage, and the County is the secondary coverage.
- Track rides and mileage to receive mileage reimbursement through an online management platform. Paper tracking sheets are available for those that do not have access to technology.
- Communicate through email and phone.
- Provide weekly availability to dispatch, for TRP and VDV only; RT plan their own rides.
If you are interested in moving forward with the application process, please complete our Volunteer Application by creating a My Impact Page Account or fill out a paper copy. NOTE: If you use My Impact, write down your Log-in and password for future use. We use this system to report hours and mileage.
Please ensure you fill out the entire form. Failure to complete the entire form may delay the volunteer application process. Once our office staff receives the application, we will contact you regarding the steps in your journey to volunteering for Clackamas County. The application process and subsequent steps can take up to 6-8 weeks.
Once we receive the application, it will go through a review process and someone from our team will contact you.
Thank you for your time and we appreciate your willingness to serve!
