1. Michael J. Audino, MA October 7, 2011 Community Transportation Association of Idaho

2.  Learn About Our Generosity Heritage  Recognize Planning Issues for Volunteer Transportation  Understand Volunteer Transportation Models  Identify Next Steps

3. “We must be willing to abridge ourselves of our superfluities for the supply of other’s necessities.” John Winthrop

4.  People with disabilities need transportation to employment  Children need a ride home after late school activities  Medicaid recipients need transportation to appointments  Single mothers need rides to daycare and then employment  Seniors need rides to medical and shopping  Patients need ride home following hospital discharge  Low-income families need reliable access to jobs

5.  Demand for mobility exceeds supply  Significant difference between transit funding and transit financial needs  Idaho is impacted by the national dialogue  The I-Way

6.  Volunteer Recruitment is #1 Challenge  Volunteer programs are serious about risk management  Insurance products are available and afforded by most  Volunteer programs are safe  Community leaders lack awareness

7.  Average Years of Operation – 17  Median Budget – $23,450  Volunteer Drivers Only – 71%  Volunteer Vehicles Only – 91%  Average Cost/Ride – $7.73

8.  Informal Volunteer Services  Local Government Programs  Social Service Programs-Market Focused  Membership-Based  Faith-Based

9.  Target Market  Service Territory  Trip Purposes  Service Qualit y  Fare or Free

10.  City of 13,000  Gulfport Senior Center  Persons Over 55  City-Owned Vehicles  Complements Demand Responsive Service

11.  County-Wide  ElderPoint Ministries  Any Resident with a Transportation Disadvantage  Coordinates with Polk County Transit

12.  Riverside, California  Riders Identify Drivers  Reimbursement to Rider  92,843 one-way trips  $5.74/trip

13.  22 Affiliates in 19 States  Membership-Based, Fee for Service  Door through Door Service  4.97Miles/Trip  $10.89/Trip

14.  Liability Insurance is a Non Issues Issue  Collaborate with Other Volunteer Programs- American Cancer Society  Walk Before You Run  Inspiration and Perspiration  Not a Silver Bullet

15. Volunteer Driver Education+ Employment+ Wellness= Prosperity Access to School, Job, Health Care Prosperity = Gratitude A Virtuous Cycle

16. Michael J. Audino 727-415-9668 audino@cutr.usf.eduaudino@cutr.usf.edu THANK YOU !!