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Your Path to Freedom – NV Rides Partners
Our job is to connect you with the volunteer driver program in your neighborhood. We do not provide transportation ourselves.
Click on the color-coded interactive map to find a ride with a volunteer driving program in your neighborhood.
Use the contact button below or call us at 703.537.3071.
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Ride Reflections
“I feel secure. . .”
“You have always been so kind and thoughtful to me when providing me with rides to my doctors’ appointments. It makes me feel more secure knowing there is someone that I can call if I need help with getting to the doctor or grocery store. Thank you again for being there for me and other seniors.”
– Elena, Arlington, VA
Here’s Your Guide to
Get-Up-and-Go
Easy as 1-2-3 to get started
- Locate the Partner Network closest to you using our interactive map
- Let your Partner Network know the dates and times you need a ride
- Your Driver will call you a day before the ride to touch base
A Qualified Driver
The profile
- Submitted to Criminal and DMV Background Check (no cost to you)
- Received one-on-one training
- Expressed a desire to help others and make a difference in the life of a neighbor
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Door-to-Door Support
NV Rides promotes mobility for seniors. We work with community-based volunteer organizations that provide transportation services.
Stories from the Road
Breaking down barriers to reliable medical transportation
In April of 2020 we received an anxiety-ridden call from Mr. John Counts of Falls Church, VA. He suffered a cardiac event and needed help getting to multiple doctor appointments, as well as rides to pick up his pharmaceuticals. He could not afford taxi or ride share...
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Spotlight on Travis White
This week human services agencies across the country celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week, a special opportunity to recognize the remarkable people in our community that go that extra mile to serve those in need. This year was an especially challenging...
Volunteer drivers go the distance to help clients get to vaccination appointments
The early stages of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout have not been without its challenges. Short supplies of vaccine, coupled with difficulties in booking appointments, have created obstacles for many older adults. In addition, for older, frail adults who do not drive...
