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Give the 'Gift of a Lift' to Seniors

Just an hour of your time can make a real difference in the life of a senior! How? Be a volunteer driver.

Just an hour of your time can make a real difference in the life of a senior! How? Be a volunteer driver and enable someone who no longer drives to age in place in their long-time home. Play a vital role in helping to keep people healthier, happier and part of their community.

Potomac Community Village (PCV) offers rides for Potomac seniors to doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, social activities and other life-enriching engagements.

PCVs volunteer drivers:

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  • Use their personal vehicles
  • Must attend a training session
  • Are professionally vetted
  • Get free supplemental auto insurance coverage through the Village Rides program.
  • Can determine their own availability

For more information, please contact PCV Transportation Coordinator Jill Phillips at 703-424-0494 or jill.phillips@ymail.com.

PCV’s volunteer services include assistance with electronic devices, friendly phone calls and visits, occasional pet care and simple household repairs. PCV also offers social, educational and wellness activities, enabling members to remain vibrant, contributing residents of our community.

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PCV is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that enables seniors to keep their independence, dignity and quality of life while remaining in their own homes as long and as safely as possible.

To learn more: 240-221-1370, info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org, or www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org

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