Transport Assistance Program
We provides free transportation assistance to individuals experiencing financial, physical, or situational barriers.
We have two transport assistance programs
"Drive To Wellness" program
"TICKET TO WELLNESS" program
Drive To Wellness
My Neighbour’s Keeper Drive to Wellness Program takes the burden and stress off you. Our volunteers are happy to take you to your appointments and drop you off at home, all for free, to make life a little more comfortable! If you desperately need a ride, then reach out to us!
Am I eligible?
Clients must be either a senior citizen, a caregiver, or an individual with physical or situational barriers attending important medical or non-medical appointments.
Other eligibility requirements may apply. Find out specific requirements that may apply to you and request service well in advance of your appointment date. info@myneighbourskeeper.ca
Ticket To Wellness
For individuals struggling to afford transportation, e.g., the unemployed, the homeless, and individuals leaving prison who are experiencing financial barriers, our Ticket to Wellness program is here to help.
Am I eligible?
Are you facing financial barriers to get to treatment, or important appointments, such as job training, rehabilitation programs and other essential services?
Contact us, we’re here to help. info@myneighbourskeeper.ca
Help Drive Neighbours to Wellness!
As a volunteer driver, you volunteer your time to drive needy neighbours in your car. Do you have a driver’s license and access to a safe, reliable vehicle with proof of insurance? Are you 18 years old or older? If yes, then pass a background check to start volunteering!
Help Us Help Our Neighbours!
Our work is made possible by generous neighbours like you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get started?
If you’re ready to volunteer, sign up here. If you have any other sign-up questions, please contact us here
Once you have signed up to become a Drive to Wellness Volunteer Driver, we will contact you to share more about the program. Then, you’ll complete a background check, orientation, and training. You can then share your availability based on what works for you and can start accepting ride requests.
2. How much time does it take to volunteer?
That’s completely up to you and based on your availability.
3. Does My Neighbour’s Keeper pay for gas?
No, we will treat your mileage reimbursement as a non-cash gift and issue a receipt for income tax purposes.
4. Are volunteers paid?
This is not a paid position. However, the joy and fulfillment from helping your neighbours are priceless!
Transport Assistance?
My Neighbour’s Keeper provides free transportation assistance to senior citizens, caregivers, and other individuals experiencing financial, physical, or situational barriers to attending important medical or non-medical appointments through the “Drive to Wellness” and “Ticket to Wellness” programs.
To ensure no one is left behind due to transportation barriers, we fill in the gaps where public transit falls short by offering free, compassionate, and flexible rides to maintain our clients’ independence, dignity, and access to essential services.
The Drive to Wellness program serves:
Non-driving seniors struggling with navigating public transit and needing rides for medical appointments, grocery shopping, or social activities that prevent isolation.
People with disabilities or chronic illnesses, mobility impairments, cognitive disabilities, or health conditions that make using public transit difficult. Examples: individuals attending cancer treatment or people with conditions like multiple sclerosis, arthritis, chronic pain, etc.
Caregiver taking a child with cerebral palsy to therapy or one assisting a family member with dementia. Caregivers, when they have limited time, energy, and resources to take their loved ones to necessary services. Examples: Transporting children with autism, developmental delays, or medical needs on public transit can be overwhelming.
Individuals facing temporary hardships and needing short-term transportation support due to unexpected life events such as medical emergencies. Examples: a person recovering from surgery who cannot drive or someone displaced by a house fire.
The Ticket to Wellness program serves:
Individuals struggling to afford transportation, e.g., unemployed individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals leaving prison with no money or support system that needs free transportation to attend important appointments, such as job training, rehabilitation programs, medical appointments, and other essential services, our Ticket to Wellness program is designed to help.