Summer Vacations Stretch Resources Thin – Clients missing medical appointments.
Summer is a time to relax, slow down and take in the amazing beauty of the province of New Brunswick and surrounding areas. It is important to rest, spend time with loved ones and re-energize. Unfortunately, for organizations like Urban/Rural Rides that are dependent on volunteers, when vacation time rolls around, the capacity to help others diminishes as resources are stretched thin to make sure everyone gets a chance to have a much-needed break and vacation. The shortage of volunteers can result in the inability to meet the demand for transportation for those needing to access medical appointments and food banks.
This shortage is even more evident in areas where a large portion of the industry is seasonal. Many of our dedicated volunteers return to work for the spring and summer season for tourism, agricultural or other seasonal jobs.
If you would be willing to help seniors and low-income individuals access these life essentials by providing rides, please contact Urban/Rural Rides. Clients schedule their rides with the ride coordinator who then calls volunteers in that area to see if they would be available to do the ride. Volunteers can volunteer as much or as little as they wish and are reimbursed for their mileage.
Help strengthen your community by helping those most vulnerable who need a ride and a friendly conversation. You never know, you may make a new friend. Contact Urban/Rural Rides at 506-962-3073 or email [email protected] or visit www.urbanruralrides.ca
If you would be willing to help seniors and low-income individuals access these life essentials by providing rides, please contact Urban/Rural Rides. Clients schedule their rides with the ride coordinator who then calls volunteers in that area to see if they would be available to do the ride. Volunteers can volunteer as much or as little as they wish and are reimbursed for their mileage.
Help strengthen your community by helping those most vulnerable who need a ride and a friendly conversation. You never know, you may make a new friend. Contact Urban/Rural Rides at 506-962-3073 or email [email protected] or visit www.urbanruralrides.ca
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