Drive for us

Drivers must have:
- A desire to serve the community
- A reliable vehicle
- A current driver’s license
- A good driving record
- Car Insurance 100K/300K Bodily Injury Liability
- A cell phone
A driver must:
- Complete an online application where they will submit personal information and will agree to STARS:
  - Substance Use Policies
  - Drivers Pledge provisions
  - Code of Ethics
  - Background Check requirements
  - Health and Safety Policy
  - Traffic violations and crimes policies
- Complete a two-hour training session on using STARS online ride acceptance software.
- Pass a Background Check.
- Create and maintain a secure online driver profile with name, address, telephone and email contact information.
- Upload driver’s license and insurance information to a secure site and make sure it is current.
- Training will cover all the details of being a STARS driver, but the general process works as follows:
  - Dispatchers book the rides gathering passenger name, address pick up date, time, appointment time, place, appointment duration, mobility issues and any other special information that will help the driver decide if they are a good person to take the ride.
  - STARS software broadcasts the need for rides to drivers via email.
  - Drivers use the email link or on their personal dashboards to accept a ride.
  - Drivers call or text passengers to confirm ride details and the ride acceptance.
  - Drivers pick up and drop off passengers at home.
  - Drivers mark their ride as completed on their dashboards.
- STARS will provide mileage reimbursements as funding is available.
- STARS drivers may accept or decline mileage reimbursements when they apply to drive.
- Drivers accepting reimbursements are required to sign a W9 Form that will be kept on file.
- 1099s will be sent to drivers exceeding IRS reimbursement limits.

STARS Driver Application

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Home Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone

(###)

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Cell Phone

(###)

###

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Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone (cell)

(###)

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Relationship to Driver

STARS Policies *

Prior to submitting this application, we ask that you acknowledge and agree to comply with the following STARS policies by checking each box below.

I agree to comply by checking each individual policy.

Training *

I agree to participate in the STARS mandatory 2-hour training session.

Substance Use While Driving *

I agree not to use any substance that may affect my reaction time and the ability to drive safely before or during my assigned ride.

Background Check *

I agree to authorize STARS to initiate my background check and agree to respond to emails from Sterling Volunteers requesting further information to complete the process.

Health Protocol *

I agree to comply with the STARS Health Protocol while a volunteer.

Traffic Crimes *

Have you been convicted of a traffic crime** in the last 5 years? ** If you have been convicted of a traffic crime such as DUI, DWI, reckless driving, negligent driving, vehicular homicide, or hit and run in the last 5 years you are not eligible to drive for STARS.

Yes

Traffic Violations *

Have you been ticketed for two or more traffic violations in the last 3 years? (Violations include speeding, failure to obey a traffic control device, and driving uninsured)

Yes (If yes, you may apply for a waiver to drive for STARS.)

Traffic Violation Waiver

If you want to be considered for a waiver related to traffic violations, please explain:

Bodily Injury Liability Insurance *

I agree to maintain 100K/300K bodily injury insurance on the vehicle used for transport.

How did you find out about volunteering with STARS?

I understand that driving for STARS is a privilege allowing me to help people in Sisters Country who are unable to drive themselves, and therefore, I have read and agree to the provisions of the STARS Driver Pledge and the STARS Code of Ethics and Privacy Understanding. *

I agree

I have read the STARS Driver Mileage Reimbursement *

Accept Mileage Reimbursement

Decline Mileage Reimbursement

Thank you! The information is being sent to volunteer@starsride.org and you will be contacted about the next available Drivers training.