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TransportationVolunteer Senior Transit & Escort Services✓ Verified
Lakeland, Polk County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) — Senior Transportation Program
About This Organization

VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly), headquartered on East Magnolia Street in Lakeland, is a beloved 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983 to help seniors aged 70 and older remain safely and independently in their own homes across Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Fort Meade. VISTE's screened volunteer drivers provide 100% free, door-through-door escorted rides to medical appointments, outpatient procedures, and grocery shopping.

Official Verification Sources: VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) — Senior Transportation Program Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida CTD / Public Transit Designation: VISTE-TRANSIT-33801Status: Active / Verified

Issuer: Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (501(c)(3) Non-Profit)

Notes: Provides 100% free volunteer door-to-door transportation for frail seniors aged 70+ in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Ft. Meade.

Services Offered
100% Free Volunteer Door-to-Door Rides for Seniors Aged 70+
Escorted Transportation to Physician Visits & Medical Labs
Assisted Grocery Shopping with Package Carrying Into the Home
Compassionate One-on-One Volunteer Companionship During Trips
Integrated with VISTE Hot Meal, Grocery Box & Wheelchair Ramp Programs
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) — Senior Transportation Program's services, licensing, and credentials.

Who qualifies for free senior transportation from VISTE in Polk County?

Frail older adults aged 70 and older living in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, or Fort Meade who no longer drive and have limited financial resources can enroll by calling VISTE at (863) 284-0828.

Is there any charge for VISTE transportation or services?

No, all VISTE transportation, supplemental grocery deliveries, and wheelchair ramps are provided 100% free of charge to enrolled seniors.

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Contact Information
Address
1232 E Magnolia St
Website
viste.org
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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