Programs and services include transportation to doctorsâ appointments, outpatient services, such as physical therapy and lab work, and personal shopping. Shepherd Center volunteers also run errands to pick up groceries and/or prescriptions for those who are homebound. The Shepherd Center offers a medical equipment loan program, which is one of the most requested services. Equipment includes wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, bath benches, as well as travel chairs and adaptive equipment, all of which are loaned free of charge as pieces are available.