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OUR PROGRAMS:
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Our Transportation Program began in March of 2010 as a way to bring older adults who no longer feel comfortable driving themselves to the J-Sei Senior Center. This program was designed to address two needs that were becoming more apparent in the community: poor nutrition and lack of social options for people who have given up driving. Transportation service is available on Mondays and Tuesdays to bring seniors to the J-Sei Senior Center for lunch, to a local market for grocery shopping, and even to certain J-Sei exercise classes. On Wednesdays, the van takes riders to a fun destination for shopping or sightseeing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  1. Must be at least 60 years of age.
  2. Must be able to walk with minimal assistance and sit in van for a maximum of one hour.
  3. Each attendee must complete an updated registration form each fiscal year.
  4. At this time, our van does not have wheelchair capabilities.
FEE FOR SERVICE
  • An $8.00 roundtrip fee to the Senior Center is requested for the van service.
  • New riders always receive their first ride free!
  • Costs of rides to other destinations vary upon location.
PROGRAM LOCATION
J-Sei Senior Center
1710 Carleton Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
J-Sei Office
2126 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
THIS PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT US
Doni Galang
Van Program Driver
(510) 848-3560
Mondays - Wednesdays from 9:30am - 3:30pm
doni@j-sei.org