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Hit the Road with Herndon Village Network!

We're here to help senior citizens get out and about: Doctors appointments, grocery shopping, social engagements, and more!

Herndon Village Network provides friendly, vetted volunteers to drive senior citizens for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, social engagements, and more!
Herndon Village Network provides friendly, vetted volunteers to drive senior citizens for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, social engagements, and more! (Herndon Village Network)

Herndon Village Network provides senior members with free, unlimited access to day and evening transportation on weekdays and weekends. This more organized concept of neighbors helping neighbors encourages older residents to age in the Herndon community and allows them to maintain established routines and connections, which results in a higher quality of life. Since its beginning in 2015, HVN and its wonderful volunteers have driven over 68,400 miles to provide more than 4,300 rides to doctor appointments, grocery stores, social engagements, and more!

Would you like to join HVN? If you are age 55 or older and reside anywhere in Herndon 20170 or select 20171 areas including Brightview Dulles Corner, Kendrick Court Apartments, or nearby apartments, you are eligible for HVN transportation services. For a one-time fee of $20, you will enjoy unlimited access to transportation provided by our friendly, vetted, volunteer drivers. Apply online at https://herndonvillagenetwork.org/join/ or via phone at 703-375-9439.

Would you like to drive with HVN? If you are age 25 or older with an excellent driving record, you are eligible to serve as a volunteer HVN driver. Volunteers undergo vetting, and HVN pays for secondary car insurance. It’s so easy and flexible, as you decide how often you would like to help and select from a number of ride requests via an automated system. Best of all, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of local senior citizens! Apply online at https://herndonvillagenetwork.org/volunteer/.

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Thank you for spending some time with HVN! To learn more about the nonprofit or support its vital mission, visit https://herndonvillagenetwork.org/donate/. You may also donate via check to HVN, P.O. Box 5143, Herndon, VA 20172.

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