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Care Help of Sulphur - Drive a neighbor to a medical appointment
What
Volunteer Center: Volunteer Center Southwest Louisiana
Posted By: Care Help of Sulphur, Inc.
Description:
Care Help of Sulphur - Volunteer Wheels & More provides free transportation to residents of Sulphur/Carlyss, primarily for medical appointments. Volunteers are asked to give 3 hours a week or 3 hours a month to help their neighbor remain independent in their own home.

Care Help is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to express the love of God through ministry to those in need by supplying short-term assistance and promoting life skills" to residents of Sulphur. Cash & non-cash assistance includes utility bills, rent, medication, food, furniture, household items, clothing and appliances.

In addition to Wheels & More, Care Help also offers computer classes, life skill classes and Bible study, all at no cost to recipients.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Jan 30, 2009 - Jan 30, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon
Week Day(s):  
 
Mon
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Wed
Thu
Fri
 
Hours Needed:   3 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   Flexible: some drives will take 30 minutes, some might take 3 hours.

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Sulphur, LA 70663
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   10 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   Volunteers must be aged 18 and over with a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance. A compassionate spirit is helpful. Attendance at a one-hour training session is required. Volunteer liability insurance is provided.
Volunteer Options:   Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

Interest & Skill Area
  • Transportation
    • Designated Driver
    • Emergency Transportation
    • Moving Assistance
    • Paratransit / Special Population Driver
    • Travelers Assistance
    • Van/Bus Driver

Population(s) Served
Families
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Retirement Communities
Mobility Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Hearing Disabilities
Vision Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Seizures Disabilities
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Community/
Organizational Development
Disaster/Emergency
Health
Human Services
Hunger/Nutrition


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Volunteer Center Southwest Louisiana
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