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Volunteers Needed to Give Cancer Patients Rides to Treatment

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery helps cancer patients who have no other means to get to treatment.

Posted Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 5:07 pm ET

Even the best treatment cannot work if a patient cannot get to all their treatment appointments.

If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle and are between the ages of 18 and 84, you’re eligible. Other requirements:

Valid driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance.
Access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
Pass background check and motor vehicle records checks.
Comfortable using technology with reliable internet access.
Complete required training and follow through on ride commitments.
Appreciation and respect for diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and cultures of patients, caregivers, volunteers, and staff.
Must certify completion of COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to participating in the program and agree to stay up to date with vaccination series, including all recommended vaccine boosters.

CONTACT: To volunteer for Road to Recovery, call the American Cancer Society’s Volunteer Care Center at 800-227-2345 or go to www.cancer.org/drive.