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VillageRides


A Gift to Seniors

VillageRides partners with villages and community organizations in Montgomery County and Prince George‘s County, MD that provide volunteer transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities who do not drive to take them to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and more.

If you need a ride for yourself or are a caregiver, family member, or a neighbor of a senior citizen who needs transportation services and lives in one of our partnering community organizations, you can connect directly with them by clicking on the links below.

Partnering Organizations

Our partners are always seeking new volunteers to give seniors rides. To volunteer to drive, contact one of our community organizations directly, by clicking the links below or call VillageRides at 301-255-4212 for more information.

If you are looking for transportation options for a Montgomery County or Prince George’s County senior who does not live in the areas served by VillageRides, please call Connect-A-Ride at 301-738-3252.

For volunteer transportation in Northern Virginia, contact NV Rides, our sister program serving communities in Northern Virginia. Call NV Rides at 703-527-3071, email info@NVRides.org, or visit nvrides.org.

village rides volunteer driver in car


Give the Gift of a Lift

Our partners are always seeking new volunteers to give seniors rides – volunteers share the benefits of serving as a driver. Listen as drivers talk about the benefits of becoming a volunteer driver.

To volunteer to drive, contact the community organizations directly or call VillageRides for more information.

The videos below explain and enhance your volunteer driving experience.

Funding for this project was provided in part through a grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments through the Federal Transit Administration’s Enhanced Mobility program. Additional funding provided by Montgomery County Health and Human Services.

VillageRIdes Introduction- Volunteer Training Video Series

Volunteer Recruitment- Neighbors share the benefits of serving seniors in their community.

Safe Driving Tips- Experts and volunteers share advice and driving experiences.

Healthy Boundaries- Community leaders help volunteers establish healthy relationships with riders.

Fall Prevention- Aging in place therapist advises volunteers to assist seniors to avoid falls.

Seniors with Cognitive Impairment- Experts demonstrate how to recognize early memory loss and communicate effectively.


For More Information

Phone: 301-255-4212

Email: VillageRides@AccessJCA.org

We are always seeking new volunteer drivers.