Erie va medical center in dire need of volunteer drivers in crawford and mckean counties | va erie health care | veterans affairs
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Erie , PA — Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) announces a critical need for volunteer drivers in the Meadville, Titusville, and Smethport PA areas. Erie VAMC calls upon compassionate individuals
to volunteer as drivers to help increase healthcare access to Veterans residing within Crawford and McKean counties. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Volunteer Transportation Network
(VTN) Program is a courtesy service providing free transportation to and from VA medical appointments for Veterans with no other means of transportation. This program assists many disabled
Veterans who live on small, fixed incomes, often many miles from the nearest VA medical center or clinic. "We are seeking dedicated volunteers to transport Veterans to and from vital
medical appointments at our Crawford and McKean VA County Clinics," stated Stacy Farrell, Erie VAMC Volunteer Specialist. "Unfortunately, many of our Veterans residing within these
rural counties face transportation challenges that hinder their access to essential medical services. Adding Volunteer DAV drivers within these areas will make a difference by alleviating
these challenges." Volunteer DAV drivers play a crucial role in improving the well-being of our nation's Veterans. Their commitment allows Veterans to receive medical care that can
be life-changing and even life-saving. Key Details: LOCATION: Meadville, Titusville, and Smethport, PA areas RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely transport Veterans to and from medical appointments
TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible, based on availability REQUIREMENTS: • possess a valid driver's license • be at least 21 years old • be willing and able to pass a physical exam •
verify the ability to be an insured driver The DAV transportation program is entirely operated by volunteers – driving daily, providing local service and rides to or from other VA
facilities, including Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo. If you or someone you know is willing to donate time to help our nation's heroes access VA healthcare by becoming a volunteer
driver in the VTN, please call the ERIE VAMC AT 814-860-2024 to learn more about the requirements and process.