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Road To Recovery Ride Coordinator---Champaign, IL

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ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society

  • 7 people are interested

Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there.

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need.

HOW CAN YOU HELP WITH COORDINATING THESE RIDES?

We are actively looking for a Road To Recovery Volunteer Coordinator in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Purpose:

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees all transportation requests for cancer patients within assigned area. The Coordinator utilizes American Cancer Society Road to Recovery volunteers to meet the transportation needs of the patient.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the community
  • Comfortable using technology to coordinate rides
  • Ability to respond to requests for transportation within a defined time frame
  • Sensitivity to the needs of cancer patients
  • Respectful of the patient’s right to confidentiality


More opportunities with American Cancer Society

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About American Cancer Society

Location:

675 E Linton Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, US

Mission Statement

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.

Description

The American Cancer Society offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in the areas of advocacy, education, patient programs and services and income development.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2509 S. Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820

DATE POSTED

August 13, 2015

SKILLS

  • Administrative Support
  • Patient Care
  • People Skills
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Program Management

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • around 2 hours a week

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