TravelpoweR utilizes its long-term expertise in arranging travel, skilled support or assistance (as requested), and effective cost-cutting methods to enhance the potential for people seeking travel and adventure. Based on the needs of the participants, we provide carefully selected and qualified Volunteer Support Workers to accompany individuals who have difficulty traveling on their own.

TravelpoweR through licenced agencies, also investigates travel options that may include sharing of various costs such as lodging, food and ground transportation. This cost sharing may open up opportunities to those who might otherwise be unable to enjoy travel due to financial constraints. Whether you want to cruise the Baja Peninsula, play at Disneyland, experience an exotic overseas adventure or simply relax at a weekend retreat or just getaway, we can help. TravelpoweR offers a variety of options that provide freedom for individuals that may not be able to engage in such experience on their own. In addition, these opportunities often provide a respite option for families and caregivers.
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Who we serve
TravelpoweR provides support, assistance, and companionship to adult travelers who cannot or choose not to travel alone. TravelpoweR tailors these elements to meet the specific wants and needs of individuals for prearranged or specialized travel. Our goal is to provide quality vacations to individuals regardless of their limitations. When companion (chaperone) travel is required, TravelpoweR bases individual supported vacation costs on a 3-1 ratio of vacationers to volunteers, with special consideration given to higher-need individuals.
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Volunteer Travel Companion Assistance Service

How does it work?
Our outstanding staff and volunteers consists of well qualified, highly motivated individuals from a wide variety of disciplines, who share in our dedication to improve and enhance the lives of all the individuals we serve.
Some are special educators, registered nurses, Health care aids, developmental service workers, and more.
Many of our travel companions work full time in human service positions and often take their vacation time in order to accompany our travellers.
On TravelpoweR support assisted trips, your travel companions are chosen according to your needs, and have one goal in mind - your enjoyment and satisfaction with your vacation.
On 24hr fully supported trips, costs for companions are shared on a 1 companion to 3-customer basis, thereby reducing the high cost of 1 to 1 travel companions. The travel costs of transportation, meals, attractions and spending money for your companion are all included in the cost of your all inclusive trip quote based on this 3-1 ratio. Persons that require a more 1-1 type of companion may be required to bear additional cost that can be discussed with a TravelpoweR representative.

What does a volunteer traveller do?
Typically your travel assistant is there to handle the things on your vacation that you may find difficult to do on your own. This may include, personal care, driving, handling luggage, making travel and entertainment arrangements, meal preparation, cleaning, and providing safety and security. Additionally, assistance with medications, personal moneys, airline boarding is also available.
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Volunteer travelers!!!!!
If you would like to share some of your time and travel with us, you may apply by simply downloading our application form (pdf) and mailing it to
TravelpoweR
509 Commissioners Rd.West Suite 54 London Ontario N6J 1Y5
Or fax it to 519-641-8033

Having trouble with the form? E-Mail us at mike@travelpower.ca and we can mail one to you.

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Read some bio’s and have a look at some of our great team members!

Mike Owner/Operations Director mike@travelpower.ca "I have over 16 years of experience working in human services, and over 10 years experience as a travel consultant. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled extensively on my own and as a companion to special needs travelers. It is my belief that anyone regardless of the challenges they face should have the opportunity to travel, and to enjoy new experiences".

Brad Traveler/Volunteer "I have always been an adventurer and have traveled extensively on my own. Some past experiences have been working for "Club Med", support worker in developmental services, counsellor with troubled teens, companion/assistant to travelers with special needs. I volunteered with Mike assisting challenged travelers many times over the years and look forward to many more adventures".

.Catherine Traveler/Volunteer "I have worked in the human services field for many years and in many capacities, from hands on support to co ordination of services. I have travelled extensively on my own, with special olympics and as a travel companion to challenged travelers. I have been fortunate to have accompanied many challenged travellers to a wide variety of destinations and look forward to many more trips".

Marjorie Traveler/Volunteer Marjorie is a registered nurse,and has worked extensively with special needs children and adults for 20 years. Marjorie is the mother of 4 children,her youngest son having special needs. Marjorie values quality of life and independence,and understands everyone has dreams and hopes. Marjorie hopes to share the travelling experience with people who may not have the opportunity to travel on their own,and assist them to attain their dream vacation.

Donna Traveler/Volunteer/Trip Coordination I look forward to bridging access to all those who may not have the power on thier own to all of liife's experiences. I am also eager to see and experience as many new locations as possilbe. I am excited about this opportunity.

Terry Traveler/Volunteer "I have over 5 years experience as a support staff and as a coordinator of services in the developmental services field. It is a personal goal of mine to do as much traveling as possible in the future and I have a genuine desire to assist others in achieving there travel goals and dreams'.

Krista Traveler/Volunteer/Adminstrative assistant

Steve Web Master "Don't ask me, I just lurk here!!." I have been asked to writing a bio.  But you really don't want to know about what my life is about. What i would like you to know is how much i liked working on this site and if you like it to than you will love what we are replacing it with.  But that will have to wait a little bit till we get all the info sorted out.  will see you there hopefully.

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