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JETTM Express Drivers Needed
in the Spring!

It’s so much more than just a ride.

happy driver and clientOlder adults in our community who are no longer able to drive need your help! Become a volunteer driver for JET Express and provide older adults with rides to medical appointments, the hair salon, grocery store, volunteer opportunities, anywhere that keeps older adults healthy, active, and independent. Giving rides keeps older adults safe and gives a valuable sense of community and independence.

A few reasons why you’ll love driving for JET Express:

  • Choose when you drive, where you drive, and who you drive.
  • Flexible commitment – drive as little as once a month.
  • Easily choose your rides online.
  • Receive mileage reimbursement.
  • We provide secondary auto insurance.
  • You will directly impact the lives of older adults in our community.
  • You just might form some meaningful friendships along the way!

JET Express Volunteer Requirements:

  • Age 21+
  • Pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Report
  • Volunteers over the age of 75 must get a physician’s statement on an annual basis*
  • Volunteers over the age of 80 must get a physician’s statement on an annual basis and have a driving assessment done at the volunteer’s cost*

*Please contact the JFS Volunteer Engagement at 913-730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

If becoming a volunteer driver sounds like a good fit, complete the online volunteer application. Or contact Volunteer Engagement at (913) 730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

More volunteer opportunities can be found here.

 

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Upcoming Events

Mar
3
Wed
11:30 am JFS Grief and Loss Group
JFS Grief and Loss Group
Mar 3 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meets first and third Wednesday The ongoing support group is for individuals grieving from the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity to address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish[...]
7:00 pm JFS Grandparenting Virtual Event
JFS Grandparenting Virtual Event
Mar 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grandparenting: Expectations vs Reality Join The J Kc on March 3, from 7 – 8:00 p.m. for a virtual workshop featuring Keynote Speaker: Barbara Unell Journalist, Author, Educator Cost: FREE Pre-registration required Presented by: Beth Torah, Beth[...]
Mar
8
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This Happiness Habits Wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program in partnership between JFS, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition. The half-hour program is at 3[...]
Mar
11
Thu
4:00 pm JFS Community Food Drive @ JFS Brookside
JFS Community Food Drive @ JFS Brookside
Mar 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Jewish Family Services Food Pantry needs your support to help those facing food insecurity. Monthly the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations host food drives to help stock the two locations[...]
Mar
15
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Mar 15 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This Happiness Habits Wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program in partnership between JFS, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition. The half-hour program is at 3[...]
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