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Resolve to Make a Difference

If, like so many others, you’ve resolved to reach out and make a difference in 2014, consider Neighbor Ride, a volunteer-based transportation program committed to decreasing isolation and improving the quality of life for Howard County’s older residents.  Neighbor Ride’s volunteers help seniors remain active and independent by providing rides for medical appointments, shopping, social outings, fitness activities, religious services, volunteer commitments and other day-to-day needs.  In the words of one passenger, “It is truly a blessing to have such a service in the county.  Without your wonderful volunteers, I don’t know how I would get to all my appointments. Thank you so much!”

 

Flexible and rewarding daytime, evening and weekend volunteer opportunities are available.  Volunteer drivers may choose to provide rides that both fit their schedules and are convenient to their homes, offices and daily routines.  Parent volunteers are welcome to bring their children along for a wonderful inter-generational experience.  Volunteer orientations are held every Tuesday at 9:30am and one evening each month at 5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 102 – Columbia 21044. Please contact Rosemary Noble or Patrice Cerwonka at 410-884-RIDE or volunteer@neighborride.org for more information about volunteering.

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