Volunteering
Wheels for Wellness loves its volunteers! Volunteers are the engine of the program, driving our clients to and from their appointments each and every day. This group of dedicated individuals are the true heroes of the organization.
Do you think you may be interested in joining this team?
More information about volunteer duties and an application are below. You may also call the Director with any questions you have, we would love to have you!
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer Driver!
If you are not familiar with Wheels for Wellness it is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free transportation to medical appointments and treatment for those without other means of transportation. Many transports are to dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation in addition to doctors’ appointments.
The program is a managed by a part-time Executive Director and a part-time contractor who maintains the scheduling. The service itself is provided by a fleet of generous volunteers. Applicants are interviewed by the Executive Director then have a background check and DMV record check completed before being cleared to volunteer.
WFW volunteers use their own vehicles to transport clients. Personal liability and secondary auto insurance coverage is provided by WFW but we also require that volunteers carry their own auto insurance.
There is no required amount of driving/quota that must be met. Volunteers may sign up for transports that work with their personal or work schedules. Should a conflict arise after a volunteer has committed to a transport, we ask that our office be alerted promptly so we may make alternate arrangements for the client. Transports are scheduled two weeks in advance.
Inclement weather policy is on a case-by case basis, as transports vary. No volunteer however, will be asked to drive in conditions in which they are not comfortable.
Volunteers are asked to submit time and mileage monthly for all their transports.
Interested in joining this team?
Download a Volunteer Application
Completed applications can be emailed to WheelsforWellness@outlook.com
OR
mailed to
Wheels for Wellness
301 N. Cameron Street, Suite 104
Winchester, VA 22601
Complete and Submit Volunteer Application
Some volunteers go above and beyond the call to duty, these individuals are our
Lifetime Achievers
Those recognized below have driven 10,000 miles
or more for the program
* the numbers below indicate total mileage from January 2004 or first date of service through December 2022
Buehler, Mary
Zimet, John
Morrison, Michael
Ritchie, Rex
Gervasoni, Richard
Ahern, John
Marino, John
Stickley, Rebecca
Rogers, Jack
Lamanna, Ann
Garcia, Mike
DeGroot, Kim
Chance, Steve
Melkerson, Eric
Morith, Roko
Lawrence. Bill
Ritenour, Cois
54,732
42,400
39,460
33,440
32,904
31,281
22,904
22,409
20,890
20,732
15,785
13,923
12,792
11,800
10,880
10,502
10,212
407,046