Volunteer Driver Programs
New Hampshire is as unique as its residents, independent yet community-minded. We are a state of small communities with over 88% of communities under 10,000 in population. For residents who don’t drive, there are few transportation options. Although bus service is often unavailable, many communities are serviced by Volunteer Driver Programs (VDPs). There are over twenty VDPs utilizing hundreds of volunteer drivers to help thousands of New Hampshire residents - typically older adults - get to medical appointments, shopping, or other destinations.
New Hampshire Transit Services
5 Urban Systems 20 Communities 1.3M trips (FY2022)
5 Rural Systems 14 Communities 485k trips (FY2022)
25 VDPs 229 Communities ~30k trips/year (2022)
Over two dozen non-profit human service transportation providers
For more information about VDPs, whether you are a potential driver, rider, or just interested, please visit our resources.
- VDP Information and Map from NH Alliance for Healthy Aging
- SNHPC VDP Map (2020)
- VDP Survey Summary (2020)
How do I start a VDP?
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center: 5 Keys to Successful Volunteer Driver Programs
MassMobility: Develop a Volunteer Driver Program
American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery
Road to Recovery is a program of the American Cancer Society which provides free rides for cancer patients to medical appointments relating to cancer treatment. The program is available statewide based on the availability of volunteer drivers
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 14)
The CareGivers
CareGivers, a program of Catholic Charities NH, provides rides to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Rides are provided for medical appointments, grocery shopping, dialysis appointments, and other essential needs.
SNHPC and RCC 8 Communities Served
Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, and Manchester.
Other Communities Served
Alton, Amherst, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, and Wolfeboro.
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 14)
Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
Community Caregivers of Greater Derry provides transportation to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Priority is given to those who need rides for medical purposes.
SNHPC and RCC 8 Communities Served
Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Londonderry, Sandown, and Windham
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 14)
Community Volunteer Transportation Company (CVTC)
CVTC provides free transportation services throughout southwestern New Hampshire. Trip purposes include non-emergency medical,social service appointments, and trips to the grocery store and pharmacy.
SNHPC and RCC 8 Communities Served
Francestown
Other Communities Served
Alstead, Antrim, Bennington, Chesterfield, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Jaffrey, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Mason, Nelson, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Roxbury, Sharon, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Temple, Troy, Walpole, Westmoreland, and Winchester.
More Information
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
DAV provides free rides for Veterans to the Manchester VA facility for medical appointments. The program is available statewide based on the availability of volunteer drivers
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 14)
Future in Sight
Future in Sight provides rides to individuals who are visually impaired. Rides are given priority to those going to medical appointments and running essential errands. The program is available statewide based on the availability of volunteer drivers.
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 15)
Greater Salem Caregivers
Greater Salem Caregivers provides transportation for homebound adults and seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and friendly visiting.
SNHPC and RCC 8 Communities Served
Salem
Other Communities Served
Pelham
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 15)
Sandown Senior Affairs Transportation Program (SSATP)
SSATP provides free transportation service and support through a volunteer network to the elderly, disabled, chronically or temporarily ill residents. The program is operated by the town of Sandown.
SNHPC and RCC 8 Communities Served
Sandown
More Information
- Website
- Transportation Directory (page 15)