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Volunteer Transportation Program (VTP)

The vision for the VTP is to create a network of neighbors driving neighbors throughout the peninsulas and rural communities. The program is designed to match riders and volunteer drivers to provide essential rides for medical appointments, pharmacy, groceries, personal and household shopping, as well as to hair appointments, visits to the library, and to see friends. To be successful, each town needs volunteers to sign up as drivers, riders requesting rides and a volunteer program administrator.

Community

Riders

Riders must complete an application and interview and must be older residents with no other means of transportation. Rides, although not guaranteed, will generally be available between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.

Drivers

Drivers are qualified and trained volunteers. The vetting process includes a successful and complete application, interview and background check. Background checks are provided by UMaine through Truehire. Liability insurance for drivers is provided through UMaine with an umbrella Volunteer Excess Auto Liability Insurance policy.

Program Administrators

Program administrators are qualified and trained volunteers who use a software program provided by the State of Maine to match drivers and riders. Vetting for program administrators includes a successful and complete application, interview and background check. Each town participating in the VTP is required to have their own volunteer program administrator.

More Information

Email us for more information about how to become a rider, driver, or program administrator for your town. To learn more about the status of the VTP in your town, click here

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