Drive cancer patients to and from treatment - Volunteer Driver Road To Recovery

Volunteer drivers are needed for the Road To Recovery program. For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to cancer-related medical appointments, volunteers donate their time to give patients a much-needed ride.

Why: Right now, one of the biggest barriers to cancer care is transportation. Because, even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. Family and friends may help, but over the course of several months, they may not always have the time or resources to provide every ride. That’s why a successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous asset to the community, and an inspiration to a volunteer. Our volunteers have provided hundreds of thousands of rides for patients, but the need for drivers continues to accelerate.

Who: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

• As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver with the American Cancer Society, you’ll use your personal vehicle to provide free rides for cancer patients who have no other way to get to their appointments.
• As a Road To Recovery driver, you can serve your community and help local people, provide support and encouragement, have rewarding one to one interactions with cancer patients, build relationships and save lives.
• Road To Recovery offers flexible scheduling, you drive as much or as little as you want when you want. 
• Volunteers choose the rides that work best for their schedule. Most rides are scheduled during the weekday between 7am and 7pm.
• The American Cancer Society asks volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 rides per month. 

• Be age 18–84
• Have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Use a reliable, insured vehicle
• Pass background and motor vehicle records checks
• Complete online training and use our online ride scheduling tool

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, American Cancer Society Los Angeles. 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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