Volunteer drivers needed to transport local veterans to medical appointments.
“We have an urgent need for drivers … I can’t emphasize that enough,” Flynn said. “Unfortunately, some veterans go without medical care because we simply don’t have the drivers to meet the demand,” Flynn said. “Our goal is to make sure no veteran is left behind.”
Flynn
said the VTS program is flexible, but volunteers must commit to one day
each week, have a clean driving record and go through a simple training
program. “If someone would like to volunteer, I can promise I will
schedule them for an interview within the next week,” Flynn said.
Flynn said the program is a great example of “veterans helping veterans.”
“Our
drivers are often the first person veterans see in the morning for a
long day of medical appointments. We want all our drivers to be safe and
compassionate, like Dick Stohr,” Flynn said.
According
to Ron Minter, the national director of voluntary services, the
Disabled Americans Veterans started the program 25 years ago to meet a
substantial community need when the federal government cut travel
benefits for vets.
For more information, call the Veterans Transportation Service Volunteer Office at 202-745-8320 or go the DC VA Medical Center website at www.washingtondc.... and click on “services.”
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