A volunteer driver helping a VTS rider into the back seat of a white car.

Volunteer Transportation Service (VTS)

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Welcome to VTS!

Volunteer Transportation Service (VTS) helps King County seniors get to their medical appointments. Volunteer Transportation Service has an amazing group of vetted volunteers who use their personal vehicles to transport riders, providing an important avenue for independent living and community building. Our rides are Free but donations are welcome. We request one-week advanced notice for any ride request. Our rides are dependent on volunteer availability and are not guaranteed.

A volunteer driver and his passenger smiling at the camera while they sit in the front seating area of a parked car.

Click the button below for volunteer resources.

Volunteer Portal!

Rider Eligibility

  • Must be 60 years old.
  • Must be a King County Resident.
  • Riders must be able to get in and out of a small car or van with minimal assistance.
  • Riders who use a walker or other mobility device must be able to store them with minimal assistance.
  • We do not transport those using a wheelchair.

Where Can I Go?

  • We operate within King County. We do not go to Pierce or Snohomish Counties.
  • Medical appointments (we do not provide transport for procedures unless the rider has a caregiver going with them)
  • Dental, vision, and hearing appointments.
  • Physical Therapy
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Explore VTS!

Click the arrows or swipe the photos using your mouse to explore our VTS gallery.

  • A volunteer driver and an elderly man posing in the front door way of a building.
  • A volunteer driver helping a VTS rider into the back seat of a white car.
  • A volunteer driver and an elderly VTS rider smiling at the camera while seated in a parked car. The VTS rider sits behind the volunteer driver.
  • A volunteer driver and an elderly VTS rider smile at each other while seated in a parked car.
  • A volunteer driver and an elderly VTS rider talk with each other while seated in a parked car.
  • A volunteer driver greets an elderly VTS rider in front of a silver car.
  • A volunteer driver and an elderly VTS rider smile at the camera while seated in the front seat of a parked car.
  • An over the shoulder shot of a volunteer driver waiving at an approaching elderly, VTS rider while in a parking lot.
  • A volunteer driver greets an elderly VTS rider at the front door of a building.
  • A volunteer driver and his passenger smiling at the camera while they sit in the front seating area of a parked car.
  • An elderly VTS rider walking out from a building, smiling and looking down.
  • A volunteer driver smiling while holding the passenger side door open for an elderly VTS rider.
  • An elderly man exits a building to meet his volunteer driver.
  • A volunteer driver assists an elderly VTS rider out of the back seat of a white car.
  • A volunteer driver walks with an elderly VTS rider through a parking lot.
  • A volunteer driver helps walk an elderly woman through a parking lot.
  • Shot from behind, a volunteer driver walking alongside an elderly VTS rider.
  • A volunteer driver smiling while holding the hand of his elderly VTS passenger and helping her out of the car.
  • A volunteer driver smiling at her elderly VTS rider while they walk through a parking lot linking arms.

Call us Today to Schedule a Ride!

Scheduling hours are weekdays, Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM.

Call Us: (206)-448-5740 OR 1-(800)-282-5815

Important Scheduling Information:

  • Please provide at least one-week to 30-day advanced notice.
  • We operate from 8AM-4PM, weekdays.
  • Please have all trip details (times, addresses, duration of appointment, etc.)
  • A caregiver or family member may join with prior notice.
  • All rides are dependent on volunteer availability.

VTS Frequently Asked Questions:

What happens if a volunteer accepts my request?

If a volunteer accepts your trip, you will receive an automated call informing you. Otherwise, a customer service representative will call you the Friday before your ride to share the status of your trip.

Can you take me to my procedure?

Yes, but only when you travel with a caregiver.

How far can you take me?

Anywhere within King County, but all rides are based on driver availability.

Can I bring my oxygen tank?

Yes, small oxygen tanks are aloud.

How much can I carry with me during my trip?

You can only carry 3 bags each weighing no more than 10 pounds each.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, you may bring your official service animal.

Can I request rides online?

No, but that option is coming soon.

Become a Volunteer Driver Today!

Becoming a Volunteer Driver with Volunteer Transportation Service is a fulfilling and engaging way to help aging adults within your community. It helps promote the health and independence of those too often forgotten about. As a Volunteer Driver, you will use your own vehicle to make a real impact by assisting seniors to their vital medical appointments. You’ll be able to interact with new people, explore new places, and bring smiles to so many. This role is extremely flexible, allowing you to choose when and where you’d like to help.

Help play a key role in the lives of seniors throughout King County. Join today by clicking the button below!

A volunteer driver helps walk an elderly woman through a parking lot.
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Want to learn more?

You can contact one of the members below to learn more!

Erin Hudnell, VTS Supervisor: erinh@soundgenerations.org | (206)-512-3351
Dana Peregrine, VTS Volunteer Coordinator: danap@soundgenerations.org | (206)-268-6785

Resources for Current Volunteers

Click the button below to access all the volunteer tools, web links, and other resources.

Volunteer Portal

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