Interlink Volunteer Caregivers, Inc

Overview: Interlink Volunteer Caregivers (IVC), Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, located in Twin Falls Idaho since 1997 when a $25,000 grant was awarded and served as IVC’s start-up funding.  

Causes: Human Services, Transportation & Home Safety Modification Assistance

Target Demographics:   Elderly, disabled, & chronically ill individuals (primarily age 60 and over), including veterans, who use IVC as the last resort due to limited financial/transportation/family resources.

 Geographic Service Area:  Numerous communities within the Magic Valley service area including Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties.

Overall need:  Helping to eliminate health disparity associated with the lack of transportation, financial, and family resources to enhance the overall health of our communities.

Goal:  Provide "Access to Healthcare" and other essential services, while clients remain safe, healthy, and self-reliant in the comfort of their home as long as possible.

Mission Statement:  Interlink Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) provides volunteer transportation (FREE door through door) along with minor home safety modification (wheelchair ramps, handrails & grab bars) services to the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals to live independently in their own homes.

IVC's Volunteers provide transportation to health-related appointments and essential errands including:

      Dialysis/Cancer Treatments

      Physical Therapy

      Medical Appts/Testing

      Shopping – Grocery

      Pharmacy

      Legal & Tax Related Appts

IVC's home safety modification Volunteers provide:

Wheelchair ramp installation and repairs

Grab Bar & Handrail installation