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The Volunteer Chore Services program provides a variety of support services for low-income disabled adults and seniors aimed at allowing them to remain in their own homes as long as safely possible. Services are provided by volunteers, and may include a variety of tasks essential to independent living, including essential transportation, yardwork, laundry, and similar services (depending upon volunteer ability).

Designed to serve Spokane County residents 65+ years of age and/or persons living with disabilities, who otherwise would not qualify or be able to utilize public transportation options. For medical transportation to appointments or to pick up prescriptions. Schedule 48 hours in advance.

Travel to Medical Appointments - Give rides to medical appointments and necessary errands.  At least two weeks of notice is typically needed for local trips; and more advance notice is needed for out-of-county appointments.  Each person must be able to get in and out of vehicles with minimal assistance or be accompanied by a caregiver who can assist.  Loans of Medical Equipment - Lend wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bath seats, commodes, hospital beds and other items free of charge to anyone who needs them.

Provides emergency assistance on a case-by-case basis for rent, utilities, prescriptions, and gas for emergency medical appointments.  Motel vouchers available on a limited basis (not during summer months) to families or for individuals leaving the hospital.

Offers gas assistance for volunteers who provide rides to seniors and individuals living with disabilities. This can include but is not limited to; family member already providing transportation for their loved ones, neighbors helping neighbors, or volunteers looking to help with transportation needs for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Volunteers are paid $0.67 a mile for transportation to a grocery store, food bank, pharmacy, or farmers market.