Volunteers
Volunteers are the HEARTBEAT of GVSS. None of this is possible without the “yes!” that so many in our community offer time and again.
I'm Just
Curious...
I'm Already a
Volunteer!
I'm Ready to
Sign-Up!
Ways to Help
- Drive clients to appointments [GVSS's greatest need]
- Mow yards
- Shovel snow
- Schedule client services
- Personal assistance- water plants, deliver library books, etc.
Attention
Drivers
GVSS Requires:
- A background check to ensure a safe driving record.
- A valid copy of your driver’s license.
- Proof of current liability insurance coverage.
- GVSS will periodically remind you to send updated information in order to keep records current.
Why
Volunteer?
Meet New People
Meet clients and volunteers from around the community.
Pick Your Passion
Become a scheduler, a driver, a fixer, etc. It's up to you!
Choose Your Hours
Only volunteer when you're willing and able.
Help Others
Know you're part of the reason someone can remain in their home.
Steps to Volunteer
Word on the Street
Madonna
Driver Since 2022
“I enjoy volunteering because it gives me a feeling of fulfillment. I was not able to be there for my mother as she grew older, so I am honoring her by volunteering with GVSS. I enjoy talking to the clients and hearing their stories about their life. “
Wanda
Volunteer Since 2016
“Serving with GVSS is about giving back and means making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is rewarding to work alongside dedicated people who share a common goal of strengthening our community and helping those in need. Over the years I have some of the clients have become like family to me.”
Mary
Driver Since 2014
“I was looking for a way to give back to the Grimes Community when I retired. GVSS proved to be the right choice. The volunteers and clients are so friendly. The clients are so appreciative of the help GVSS gives them, and I have fun taking them to their appointments. It is nice to know that there is a service like GVSS in Grimes.”
Michael
Volunteer Since 2012
“I have been a volunteer since 2012. It has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Our clients are special to me. since I took over as President of GVSS, my Sister-In-Law has told me I have changed for the good! It has been an honor to serve for the last five years with the support of the Board of Directors and our volunteer base. If you have some free time, please think of volunteering at GVSS.”
Current Volunteer Info
GVSS uses Assisted Rides (AR) to schedule client trips. Sign-up for your own AR account to:
- See what GVSS trips are available
- Self-assign trips
- Enter your miles and time
- Update your availability
- Withdraw from a trip you can no longer take
Before you sign up with Assisted Rides, you MUST let the GVSS office know. GVSS needs to change your user permissions before it will work.
Need help navigating AssistedRides.com?
If you see something we should add, let us know here!
Our Volunteers
- Alan Willemsen
- Amor Doherty
- Amy Bowersox
- Amy Butler
- Amy Lovig
- Andrea Sabus
- Ann Musfeldt
- Annie Pettit
- Becky Landals
- BobbiJo Wolfe
- Bree Townsend
- Brian Buethe
- Byron Peyton
- Chad Ewalt
- Charles Velasquez
- Christ Schmidt
- Cindy Kreklau
- Clint Dudley
- Connie Jamison
- Connie Manges
- Cyndy Nichols
- Dale Thompson
- Daniel Howieson
- David Lewis
- David Patterson
- Don McClelland
- Gary Adams
- Gayle Collins
- Gloria Perry
- Halsey Altringer
- Hutch Kracht
- Jack Flaherty
- Jacob Campbell
- Jacque Strange
- Jane Hartnett
- Jay Brewer
- Jeffery Mensah
- Joe Christiansen
- John Oolman
- John Valline
- Jordan Bray
- Jordyn Harms
- Joyce Mischel
- Karen Bowersox
- Kara Bahnsen
- Keith Scoggins
- Kelson Campbell
- Kris Campbell
- Kristy Broadston
- Lori Hommer
- Lori Warnke
- Lorraine Shatava
- Loree Herman
- Madison Taiber
- Madonna Hughes
- Marlene Minshew
- Martin Dyson
- Mary Claseman
- Mary Hupp
- Mary Winders
- Michael Bleskacek
- Michael Vaughn
- Mike Levenhagen
- Mitchell Hiddessen
- Monica Owusu Ade
- Nicholas Lees
- Niki Tucker
- Noah Kerndt
- Norita Elwood
- Renae Deaver
- Rene Lego
- Rita Rosenberg
- Ron Oolman
- Rose Williams
- Russ Lickteig
- Ryan Helleso
- Ryan Nicholson
- Steve Gentner
- Tim Dempsey
- Tom Hart
- Tom Letsch
- Toni Humphreys
- Tony Sonius
- Wanda Armstrong