LEWISTON — The Community Concepts Transportation Program is in need of volunteer drivers to help those with no means of transportation get to essential medical and other appointments.

Drivers are needed throughout the program’s service area, which includes Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. Drivers need to have their own vehicles and liability insurance. Drivers should have a clean driving record, with no more than two moving violations on their record in the past three years.

Volunteer drivers have flexible schedules and receive a reimbursement of $0.41 for all miles driven. The reimbursement is not taxable and does not interfere with other government benefits.

“We have budgeting to cover dozens more volunteer drivers, and we have people in need of rides to critical destinations,” said Transportation Program Manager Kirk Bellavance. “We encourage anyone with reliable transportation, a good driving record and some extra time during the weekdays to give us a call. It’s a great way to help out your community and earn some extra money.”

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver with Community Concepts should call 207- 333-6460, or email jlucier@community-concepts.org.

Community Concepts is a nonprofit organization supporting residents in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties with a range of programs: children and family services, transportation, heating and utility assistance, affordable housing and financing for housing and businesses. For more information, visit www.Community-Concepts.org.

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