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Help Cancer Patients on the Road to Recovery - Volunteer to Drive
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to help provide rides to treatment for patients who are too sick to drive themselves.
Transportation is key to cancer care. For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to their treatment, American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® volunteers donate their spare time to give cancer patients a much-needed lift. To volunteer, go to: www.cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345.
Why is this important?
Even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. That’s why a successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous, potentially life-saving asset to your community.
To volunteer, what do you need?
If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering. Some other requirements include:
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- Between the ages of 18 and 84.
- 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.