Semcac’s Volunteer Driver Program provides transportation for persons age 60 and over and Medical Assistance, Blue Plus, Medica, South Country and UCare clients to medical and dental appointments. Those age 60 and over may also receive rides for personal appointments and senior congregate dining.
48-hour advance notice is recommended for all rides. The Volunteer Driver Program tries to fill every ride request, but occasionally the demand for rides exceeds the supply of volunteer drivers.
| Serving Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Steele, Waseca & Winona County | |
| Call 1-800-528-7622 (Option 2) between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm., Monday – Friday |
Donation-Based Rides
- Clients receive a monthly letter requesting a donation for the cost of their rides. The requested donation is income based.
- Please leave a message on the dispatcher’s voicemail if you get the answering service.
- Rides are confirmed no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the requested ride. Persons requesting rides that cannot be arranged will be notified by 3:00 p.m. the day before the requested ride.
Blue Plus, UCare, South Country & Medica Clients
- Medica, South Country, Blue Plus and UCare clients should call the provider’s number on the back of their benefit cards for authorization. The provider then forwards the ride information to Semcac upon authorization.
- Rides are confirmed no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the requested ride. Persons requesting rides that cannot be arranged will be notified by 3:00 p.m. the day before the requested ride.
Volunteers are needed for this vital service
Click on the Play button, below, to hear a 30 second audio about volunteering to drive!
Volunteer drivers are willing to share their time and vehicle to help meet the transportation needs of others in their community. Qualifications include: a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a good driving record, and must be age 21 or over.
Based on their preference, the volunteers may provide local trips close to their communities or long-distance trips to Rochester, La Crosse, Faribault and Minneapolis.
Benefits of being a volunteer driver include the following:
- Personal satisfaction of helping others
- Federal IRS rate reimbursed when a passenger is in the vehicle. The reimbursement for miles when a passenger is not in the vehicle may vary by county for Medical Assistance rides.
- Parking and meal expense reimbursement as allowed
- Training opportunities
- Set your own schedule and destinations
Contact Us
Schedule a Ride
(800) 528-7622 between 8:00 a – 4:30 p Monday – Friday
1-800-627-3529 for TTY/TDD service
Become a Volunteer Driver
Contact Jessica at 507-634-4490 Email: semcacvdp@semcac.org
Mailing Address
Semcac Transportation
400 Commerce Drive SE
Kasson, MN 55944
To email a request or send us information, use our Semcac Message Center or email Transportation Director, Jim Wolter, jim.wolter@semcac.org
General inquiries about the Volunteer Driver Program can also be emailed to semcacvdp@semcac.org