Catholic Charities ~ Dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph


Home $\"$ Senior Express Transportation Senior Express Transportation Program Catholic Charities recognizes and respects the concerns of senior adults and their family members in regard to their ability to safely continue driving in their golden years. Kansas Citians rely significantly on their cars, and so giving up driving is especially difficult for senior adults. Lack of transportation affects physical, mental and social well-being - even the nutritional needs of senior adults. Catholic Charities proudly sponsors Senior Express, an innovative door-to-door transportation program for older adults who live independently in their homes. The program currently serves people 65+ living in south Kansas City, Missouri, who are able to walk but unable to use public transportation. To learn about becoming a Senior Express Rider, please contact: Bob Bates, 816.255.9782 To learn about becoming a Senior Express Volunteer Driver, please contact: Volunteer Services Coordinator 816.756.1858, ext. 561 Senior Express Rider Guidelines must be age 65+ and ambulatory unable to use curbside transportation and have no other means of transportation live in the service area of south Kansas City from State Line to Hwy 71/Grandview Rd. and 85th Street to 134th Street Membership Fees $25 (includes 5 one-way trips) or $40 (includes 8 one-way trips) additional trips can be purchased "Roads" Scholarships are available to low income older adults Trips Rides are provided for trips to medical appointments, grocery store, shopping, barber, beauty salon, etc. Trips are up to 20 miles round trip; for medical appointments trips are anywhere in metro Kansas City Drivers are available to accompany the rider for up to three hours Volunteer Opportunities Senior Express welcomes volunteer drivers who are courteous, helpful and sensitive to the needs of older adults. The volunteer drivers: use their own vehicle to provide personalized transportation to Senior Express member riders ensure that vehicles are clean and safe Provide proof of vehicle insurance, valid driver's license, and completion of Family Care Safety Registry and driving record forms make sure riders arrive at their destinations in a timely manner and return home safely assist riders with tasks such as shopping, carrying grocery bags to the door of the rider's home or finding a doctor's office in a large medical complex collect and turn in rider tickets and mileage on a monthly basis to Catholic Charities Senior Express To volunteer as a Senior Express Driver, please complete our Volunteer Application Submit Form. In appreciation of Senior Express Drivers As compensation and thanks for volunteering, Catholic Charities provides Senior Express drivers the options of: mileage reimbursement at a set rate per mile from point of pick up to point of return; or mileage credit -- log miles for personal use for rides with the program later; or mileage donation -- donate miles back to Catholic Charities as a tax-deductible donation Senior Express Volunteer Driver Guidelines Volunteer drivers have complete background and driving record checks. They drive their own, insured vehicles. They are qualified, courteous and can assist with grocery bags, shopping, etc.	Senior Care Services Homemaking, Personal & Respite Care Senior Recreation & Nutrition Sites Senior Express Transportation Seniors@Work Senior Outreach Services Senior Housing Helpful Resources

Senior Express Transportation Program