How to get started:
- For riders, please call 815-723-9713 (For more information, see our Ovation Transportation Vital Information and Rider's Guide)
- For volunteers, please fill out a Volunteer Application and return it to Senior Services of Will County.
Senior Services of Will County
Attn: Transportation
251 N. Center Street, Joliet, IL 60435
- Go through an agency orientation and program training
- Take your first ride!
Ovation Transportation Volunteer Driving Program
Sorry, this program is not available at this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Volunteers take riders on basic need rides—to and from medical appointments, grocery stores, the bank, etc. For seniors who are unable to drive, these rides can make a tremendous impact. All rides provided are free of charge with donations encouraged from our riders.
Why Volunteer?
- Flexible Opportunity- Volunteer around your schedule
- No Long Term Commitment
Requirements:
- Must be 21 Years Old
- Have 3 Years Driving Experience
- Pass a Background Check
- Have a Reliable Vehicle
- Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
Have questions? Check out our Volunteer Driver Frequently Asked Questions Page!
Mini Bus
Senior Services provides transportation for senior housing facilities that do not have transportation for their residents. Currently, we are servicing five residences. There is a $2.00 donation one-way.
- Joshua Arms
- The Park Tower
- JFK Building
- Victory Centre
- Senior Suites
Our Mini Bus runs Mondays and Tuesdays with plans to add additional living facilities in the near future. If you are a senior resident that is interested in partnering with us to provide transportation please inquire here.
Education
Title XX (twenty) Card Elderly Paratransit Service
Title XX is a door-to-door bus service for the Central Will Dial-a-Ride program. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 for the processing of the card after which your rides are then free. The card is valid from July 1 to June 30 each year. The card must be renewed every year.
Click for more information Must be age 60 or over and have a need for transportation- proof of age, such as a driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration for the card. You must live in one of these Service Areas: Once you receive your card:
Benefit Access Program
The Benefit Access Program application provides the Senior Ride Free Transit Card and the auto license sticker discount. To qualify, applicants must be 65 or older by December 31 of the current year or 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1 of the present year and meet an income requirement.
Click for more information $33,562- 1 person household $44,533- 2 person household $55,500 - 3 Person Household Appointments Required- Please Call (815) 723-9713 Bring the following to the appointment: