Our History
In 2005 a group was formed called the Senior Care Network. This network was comprised of representatives from Fauquier Hospital, Department of Social Services, churches, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and the local Area Agency on Aging. When this group asked seniors in our area their most pressing needs, transportation was the number one concern for the elderly.
Seniors need a convenient, affordable way to get to their doctor’s appointments. They want to maintain their independence for as long as they can. Many are on fixed-incomes with few family members living nearby to help. To maintain their health and well-being, it is important that they are able to get to their appointments and to get their groceries and prescriptions when needed. A call went out for volunteer drivers, and VolTran was created. VolTran transported its first passenger in August 2007.
The successful implementation of this program influenced our decision to apply for official non-profit status. VolTran became a 501 (c) 3 Association in January of 2010. Services were expanded to cover Fauquier County, Rappahannock County, and the northern Culpeper County area. Our purpose is to provide the transportation necessary to take care of the medical and social needs of the elderly, disabled, and others in serious need so they can remain independent and enhance their quality of life.
VolTran remains an active nonprofit organization with an average of 30 volunteer drivers to help meet these critical transportation needs.
OUR BOARD & STAFF
Linda Stouffer
Board President
Board President, 2019 to Present; Retired DoD civilian employee of 31 years, specializing in recruiting, training and development. BS in Business Management and Human Resources from Park University. Active VolTran driver since the organization began in 2007; Long-time church volunteer and within the community.
Gary Pinson
Board Vice President
Board Vice President; Retired Information Technology professional with over 40 years of experience in private industry, government consulting, and the US NAVY. A VolTran volunteer driver and activity volunteer and council member at the Bethel United Methodist Church.
Mark Harvey
Board Treasurer
Board Treasurer; Owner/Director of Community Relations for First Light Home Care. Currently, co-chairman of Aging Together. BA from Siena Heights University in Business Administration/Marketing and ran collegiate track and field.
Carol Kohler
Board Secretary
Board Secretary; Community Volunteer. Retired from Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Adult Detention Center (22 years), Fairfax City Police Department (5 years). Volunteer: Fauquier Health Infusion Center, Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition, Warrenton United Methodist Church, Board Member of the Piedmont Corvette Club.
Mittie Wallace
Board Member
Retired from Department of Social Services and Hospice Support. In retirement will continue to support the community by volunteering as a nurse and social worker.
Claudette Alcalde
Board Member
Retired Registered Nurse with 30 years’ experience in geriatrics, cardiac
telemetry, Med-Surg, and Post Anesthesia care. Former Fauquier Free Clinic Volunteer. VolTran volunteer driver.