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Medical Transportation
&
Medical Interpretation

Driving

Medical Transportation

This transportation service for medical appointments is useful for individuals who don’t have nearby support of family or friends, or who are not comfortable taking the bus, Skytrain or taxi.

Doctor and Patient

Medical Interpretation

Medical interpretation by telephone or in person. With this easy-to-use service, a Japanese interpreter can help with short appointments with the doctor as well as medical exams and trips to the pharmacy.

Eligibility

• Tonari Gumi members and Non-members


• Seniors (55+)
 

• Those who have no family or friends living in the Metro Vancouver area

Senior Man Working from Home

Medical Transportation Fees

$40 first two hours, plus $5 every 30 minutes

• Additional charges for public transportation cost and/or parking fees

Medical Interpretation
(in person) Fees

$40 first two hours, plus $5 every 30 minutes

• Additional charges for public transportation cost and/or parking fees

Medical Interpretation
(via phone) 
Fees

$20 first hour, plus $5 every 30 minutes

Volunteers Needed!

Transportation Volunteers:

Drive seniors to various appointments


Interpretation Volunteers:

Translate what seniors say from Japanese to English 
 

Training and support will be provided.

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Filling Out a Form

Registration

If you would like to sign up, please go to the 'Contact Community Services' section from the button.

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