No Cost Service
Rides are provided completely free of charge.
Volunteer Driven
Friendly, dedicated members of your community.
Door-to-Services
We pick you up at home.
Flexible Uses
For medical, shopping, social visits, and more.
What We Offer
We provide free, door-to-door transportation for a variety of essential needs, including medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and social visits. All rides are provided by a dedicated team of community volunteers using their own vehicles.
Who Can Use This Service
Resident of our nine-town service area
Age 55 or older
Unable to drive due to illness, injury, or disability
Must complete a brief intake process
Cost: No charge
There is no charge for our transportation services. This program is made possible by our generous volunteers and community support.
Request Transportation
Karen Lester
Transportation Coordinator
How It Works
Getting Started
To begin using the service, please call or email the Transportation Coordinator to complete the required intake process.
This helps us understand your needs and ensure your safety.
What to Expect
Our service area for rides generally extends north to Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon and south to Concord Hospital.
A friendly volunteer will pick you up at your door and take you to your destination.
Important Guidelines
Please provide as much advance notice as possible for ride requests. This allows us time to match your request with an available volunteer driver.
While we do our best to accommodate everyone, we cannot guarantee that every ride request can be filled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for the service?
Getting started is easy! Simply call our Transportation Coordinator, Karen Lester, at (603) 526-6368.
She will guide you through a brief intake process over the phone to get you registered for the service.
How much notice do I need to give for a ride request?
We kindly request as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least a few days. This gives us the best chance to find an available volunteer to match your needs.
While we try to accommodate last-minute requests, we cannot guarantee them.
Is there really no cost for the rides?
That’s correct! Our transportation service is completely free for eligible riders.
The program runs on the generosity of our community volunteers who donate their time and vehicle use, and through the support of the Chapin Senior Center.