A vehicle provided through Disabled American Veterans is used to transport veterans to and from their appointments at the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center. There is a shortage of volunteer drivers. Anyone interested may call 906-774-3300, extension 32780.

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking volunteer drivers to transport veterans who live in Dickinson and surrounding counties to and from their appointments at the Iron Mountain facility.

Currently, there is a critical shortage of volunteer drivers.

“We are seeking people who would like to give back to those who served our country and are unable to drive themselves to their appointments,” said Katie Maxon, the medical center’s chief of voluntary services.

“Volunteers do not need to be veterans and can choose how often they would like to drive,” she added.

Anyone desiring to volunteer as a driver may call 906-774-3300, ext. 32780 for more information.

The Veterans Transportation Network is comprised of volunteer drivers and vehicles purchased through Disabled American Veteran’s transportation program and donated to the VA. In 2017, 93 volunteer drivers transported over 2,000 veterans from throughout the Upper Peninsula and northeast Wisconsin to their VA appointments in Iron Mountain at no charge to the veterans.

“The motivation for our volunteers is simply helping veterans in need,” said Maxon.