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67 people are interested
It's flexible! Drive cancer patients to treatment
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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67 people are interested
Road To Recovery is an American Cancer Society program designed to help improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to care for cancer patients undergoing active treatment by transporting them to and from cancer-related treatment appointments.
Road To Recovery Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that people with cancer get the treatments they need. Volunteer drivers are also there to show support and provide information and resource referrals coordinated through the American Cancer Society. Accept only the rides that fit YOUR schedule, availability and driving area - it's extremely flexible!
Responsibilities include:
Follows program guidelines and maintains required volunteer eligibility requirements.
Notifies the Coordinator of availability, request acceptance and completion.
Coordinates with the patient at least one to two days prior to the accepted ride request and provides ride as agreed upon.
Completes all necessary transportation documentation information.
Reports all changes with contact information, availability, insurance coverage and driving eligibility to the Society in a timely manner.
Reports traffic accidents and violations to the Society within 24 hours of occurrence.
Abides by the Society’s privacy and confidentiality policies.
Volunteer Driver Qualifications
Drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 84 and have
A good driving record
A current, valid driver’s license
Access to a safe and reliable vehicle
Proof of adequate automobile insurance
Complete an American Cancer Society training course
Availability Monday through Saturday during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
If cancer survivor, must be one year post-treatment
More opportunities with American Cancer Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Cancer Society
Location:
5635 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278, 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
Having cancer is hard. Finding help shouldn't be. No matter what you need, the American Cancer Society can help. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether you are a cancer patient, caregiver, survivor or someone looking for answers, your American Cancer Society can offer up-to-date information, day-to-day assistance and emotional support through 1-800-ACS-2345 and www.cancer.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5635 W. 96th StreetSte 100Indianapolis, IN 46278
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Fulfill one transportation request a month
- Drivers Needed Statewide