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Volunteer Driver Program

YCCAC has about 65 volunteer drivers who transport York County residents whose needs cannot be met by the bus program due to route or schedule conflicts. Our volunteers can transport residents whose needs include:

Medical services covered by MaineCare
Child protective and foster care
Elderly persons at risk, and
Other residents with medical needs

Our Volunteer Drivers are dedicated to providing transportation for the residents of York County who have no other available means of transportation. They operate their own vehicles and are reimbursed for mileage and tolls only. The volunteer donates his/her own time and driving skills.

Before driving for YCCAC, all Volunteer Drivers have their records screened by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Maine State Police Criminal Division. They are also provided with on-going training and support.

Do I Qualify for a Volunteer Driver Trip?

All York County Residents qualify if they are:

Clients of the Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare, Adult Protective and Substitute Care who are referred by a case worker. (Written referrals for case managed clients must be received by YCCAC prior to arrangements being made for the trip.)

MaineCare eligible persons, or

Persons with mental health needs, whose transportation need cannot be served by YCCAC’s buses/vans.

York County Transport (YCT)
We also have limited funding to help serve low income persons who have medical appointments and no other transportation options. YCT can assist York County residents who meet ALL of the following guidelines:

Have no other means of transport

Trip not eligible for MaineCare reimbursement

Cannot be served by YCCAC buses/vans due to schedule or location

Have a medical or other health care appointment necessary to maintain their well-being.

Note: Funds are currently available to assist with 1 trip/month for residents who meet the above guidelines.

To Request a Trip:
Individuals need to contact YCCAC’s Volunteer Driver Program at least 48 hours in advance of a trip. Driver schedules are filled quickly, therefore, we generally cannot do "same or next day" rides. We will take a brief application (over the phone), a "Need Driver" request will be completed, and we will begin the process of matching a volunteer driver with the request.

NOTE: Due to the fact that we are operating with the help of volunteer services, we cannot guarantee that we will find a driver, and trips may need to be rescheduled. Our office will call the day before a scheduled trip to let you know whether or not we have found you a driver.

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Become a YCCAC Volunteer Driver!

YCCAC’s Transportation Program is looking for qualified drivers.

We provide a much needed service to people who live in our community who otherwise might not be able to find transportation to their chemotherapy, dialysis, or medical appointments, etc. We also provide drivers for children who need transportation for special services or even visitation, for children in foster care, with their parents.

If you have:
     - A desire to help the community,
     - A valid Maine driver’s license,
     - Are over 21 years old, and
     - Own a dependable vehicle . . .

You can:
Earn extra cash (non-taxable reimbursement)
Set your own hours – Take as few or as many trips as you’d like.

Come in, or call:
- Fill out an application
- We’ll check for a clean driving and criminal record, (to ensure a   safe ride)
- We’ll check your references, invite you to our next 2-hour training   session, and provide additional training (later) if you’d like to drive   children