Partnering for Seniors (Santa Fe)
If you or someone you know would like to schedule a free ride in Santa Fe, please call us at
(505) 600-9419 Within Santa Fe’s growing and vibrant senior community, we have recognized a great need for additional transportation services. To address this issue, Partnering For Seniors has joined with our local hospital and senior agencies to supplement their existing transportation programs by offering both same-day and scheduled ride services at no cost to the senior rider. We are looking for passionate volunteers like you to not only help us meet this need, but also to combat the growing problem of social isolation in our senior community, which is especially prevalent and problematic during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Volunteer Drivers will partner with us to provide medical and non-medical rides for ambulatory seniors 60+ years of age who are in financial need and have no other option for transportation. Our volunteers will receive orientation, training, and continued support, and will be required to follow all safety protocols during the time of the COVID-19 crisis. This includes, at a minimum, that both the volunteer and the senior rider complete a symptom screening questionnaire before each ride and wear face masks during transportation; we also ask that the volunteer disinfect their vehicle between rides, and that they strive to maintain as much social distancing within the vehicle as possible. Partner agencies will contact Catholic Charities with ride referrals, and the PFS Program Coordinator will coordinate the ride between the volunteer driver and the senior rider. Volunteer drivers will use their own vehicle and must provide valid license and proof of insurance at orientation. This opportunity is volunteer directed and will allow you to set your own schedule with 2-4 hour shifts at any point throughout the week. |
Drive for Seniors
Please help us to serve and respond to the needs of our senior community by helping others to maintain independence and engagement within their community through your loving support and the generous gift of your time! This program is staffed entirely by volunteer drivers. If you can commit to a few hours per week to accompany and give a ride to a senior, please contact: Shaelyn Klaus, Program Coordinator (505) 600-9419 klauss@ccasfnm.org for more information on becoming a volunteer driver. How to Become a Volunteer: Click on volunteer handbook and forms. Print or fill the application and send by email to klauss@ccasfnm.org and we will get in contact with you to schedule an orientation! The application includes: - Background check release - Provide 3 references - Provide copy of Driver's license - Virtus video Training (English or Spanish) - Defensive Driving video training from Catholic Mutual (English) (if applicable) - Orientation (one-on-one or group) Once we receive your application, our Program Coordinator will be in contact with you to schedule a brief orientation. From there, we will work with your availability to get you on the road as soon as possible! |
Donation options:
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Food assistance:
CABQ - Food and Commodity Assistance
Meal Sites for Children
Senior Food Hotline: 1-800-432-2080
The Community Pantry – Gallup
ECHO Food Bank – Farmington
Roadrunner Food Bank – Albuquerque
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – Clovis
The Food Depot – Santa Fe
Food Pantry list
Thank you for choosing to donate to Catholic Charities. Click here to find out other ways to donate
Food assistance:
CABQ - Food and Commodity Assistance
Meal Sites for Children
Senior Food Hotline: 1-800-432-2080
The Community Pantry – Gallup
ECHO Food Bank – Farmington
Roadrunner Food Bank – Albuquerque
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – Clovis
The Food Depot – Santa Fe
Food Pantry list