By Joseph Gallant
Since the first kilometre was travelled in 2013, Tele-Drive Albert County has offered a door-to-door driving service to those who need help getting where they need to go. Most trips have been for medical appointments, but people have also received rides for banking or shopping, as well as social gatherings. In 2016 alone, we provided 484 rides, travelled 18,124 km, and volunteers gave 1435 hours of their time to this great organization!
Since the first kilometre was travelled in 2013, Tele-Drive Albert County has offered a door-to-door driving service to those who need help getting where they need to go. Most trips have been for medical appointments, but people have also received rides for banking or shopping, as well as social gatherings. In 2016 alone, we provided 484 rides, travelled 18,124 km, and volunteers gave 1435 hours of their time to this great organization!
New in 2016, people with mobility issues are able to use Tele-Drive thanks to further partnership with Forest Dale Home, which allows the use of the mobility van. This way no one is left out and all residents of Albert County can have a sense of belonging and independence. Currently, two volunteer drivers are licensed and trained to drive the van.
Starting in June, we will work on a pilot project to offer a similar service to the Tantramar region. The goal is to ensure all of Westmorland and Albert Counties have access to affordable transportation. The project is in partnership with Rural Rides, the Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Volunteer Driver Program, and Westmorland Albert Action.
None of this work would be possible without the support of our most important resource: our volunteer drivers! We also value the generous support of the communities of Albert County, the BACH Foundation, United Way of Greater Moncton & Southeastern New Brunswick and Westmorland Albert Action. Thank you!
Starting in June, we will work on a pilot project to offer a similar service to the Tantramar region. The goal is to ensure all of Westmorland and Albert Counties have access to affordable transportation. The project is in partnership with Rural Rides, the Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Volunteer Driver Program, and Westmorland Albert Action.
None of this work would be possible without the support of our most important resource: our volunteer drivers! We also value the generous support of the communities of Albert County, the BACH Foundation, United Way of Greater Moncton & Southeastern New Brunswick and Westmorland Albert Action. Thank you!
Tele-Drive is a registered charity. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt upon request. To donate, arrange a drive, volunteer, or to find out more, contact Kim at 875-1190.
Joseph Gallant lives in rural Albert County. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for Tele-Drive Albert County since 2014 and is Chair of Connecting Albert County. Joseph is a Registered Nurse and the Clinical Leader and Community Developer at the Albert County Health and Wellness Centre.
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