Innovative Programs

Village Vans

Mission/Goal of Program

Village Vans was created to provide safe, free, door-to-door transportation to work support related locations, and they offer free customized job skills training.  Vans are driven by eligible volunteer job seekers receiving current work experience, job search coaching, and skill building instruction. Ninety-three percent of fully participating volunteers have found good jobs while in the program.

Programs/Services Offered

Village Vans was created to provide safe, free, door-to-door transportation to work support related locations, and they offer free customized job skills training. 

Village Vans provides free transportation for work-related activities to low-income job seekers in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater's greater urban areas in Washington, State. They also provide free transportation to:

  • Your new job
  • Job interviews
  • Job training sites
  • WorkSource Center
  • DSHS
  • Childcare Centers

The Driver Training and Job Skills Program is a free, professional training program designed to help build a career, not just a job.  In addition to on-the-job driving experience, the program includes professional training.

  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Resume writing
  • Interview techniques
  • Professional ethics
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
Start Date
Friday, February 1, 2002
Type of Agency/Organization
Other Public Agency
City
Olympia
State
Washington
Geographic Reach
Multisite
Clientele/Population Served
Low-income job seekers or workers
Topics/Subtopics
Transportation