Onward is hiring Companion Drivers in your area!
Note: This is an Independent Contractor role.
Are you passionate about supporting your community, assisting older adults, and helping others?
We’re looking for friendly, reliable, service-minded individuals to join our team of Companion Drivers. At Onward, we’re operating a new type of transportation called a Companion Ride. Companion Rides are an assisted Door-Through-Door ride share service for older adults and individuals with cognitive or mobility challenges.
Companion Rides alleviate transportation barriers, helping individuals access healthcare, social services and reduce reliance on the #1 caregiving responsibility in America - Transportation.
The role of a Companion Driver is not your standard gig job — it’s an opportunity to be a positive, trusted presence during someone’s day. Companion Drivers are consistently paired with riders based on mobility needs, spoken language and more, to reduce social isolation and loneliness while building confidence in accessing necessary services for a healthy lifestyle— all that to say that the odds of seeing a familiar face is high.
If you are #PurposeDriven enjoy helping others, and are looking for a way to create meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
A Day in the Life of a Companion Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPtnav-k5g
Requirements
- Friendly, compassionate, and eager to help others
- Patient, reliable, and helpful
- Own a vehicle from 2016 or newer
- Clean driving record and background
- Weekday availability, ability to take early morning, evening and weekend rides a plus
Why Join the Onward Team?
- Flexible Schedule: Plan your trips in advance around your life.
- Meaningful Impact: Help seniors and those in need access vital care.
- Competitive Per-Trip Pay: We value your time and expertise; unlike standard rideshare, our rates reflect the premium, high-touch service you provide.
- Predictable Earnings: Since our rides are scheduled in advance, you’ll have an estimate of what you’re earning before you start your day.
- Driver Referral Bonus: Help us grow our community! Earn $100 for every successfully onboarded driver you refer after they complete their first 10 rides.
Why Onward is Different
Unlike traditional rideshare services:
- You’re more than a driver. Many of our riders require extra support entering and exiting a vehicle, sometimes they’ll have a foldable walker or wheelchair, or might ask for support navigating stairs or the curb. Your presence is especially important in these moments.
- Good communication matters. This creates a safer and more enjoyable experience for riders and drivers. If you speak multiple languages, be sure to lets us know! ****
- You will be supported. Onward’s Concierge team is a dedicated team of US based employees who are here to help. If you have questions, they have answers — in real time.
Onward is NOT an on-demand rideshare service.
About Onward
Onward is nurturing community health - one ride, one visit, and one connection at a time. Partnering with Health Systems, Transit Agencies, PACE programs, Veterans Hospitals, and more, we’re removing transportation barriers to life, ensuring that riders safely and comfortably reach their destinations. With a focus on personalized services Companion Rides, our Door-Through-Door assisted ride share alternative, we are transforming how older adults and individuals with mild mobility challenges access essential services.
Learn more at Onwardrides.com
#PurposeDriven
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What is your vehicle's Make, Model and Year?
- Please provide your personal email for interview scheduling purposes
Work Location: On the road
