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Volunteer Drivers Needed for American Cancer Society
ORGANIZATION: Solid Ground
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of King County is seeking older adults to provide transportation for people living with cancer. Volunteer with the American Cancer Society and recieve all the benefits of RSVP membership.
Volunteer drivers in the Road to Recovery program help patients get to the lifesaving treatment they need. Volunteer drivers donate their time and resources to take patients to treatment appointments and return them to their homes. They also provide encouragement and support. To become a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society, all you need is:
- Safe and reliable vehicle
- Current valid driver’s license
This year, 100s of people will be diagnosed with cancer and many of them will need support with their battle. Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to a medical facility for treatment, and a lack of transportation to treatment is often a major barrier.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Solid Ground meets critical community needs in King County by encouraging and supporting volunteering for people 55 and older. RSVP makes volunteering easy and rewarding by finding volunteer positions for people 55 and older and providing ongoing support during their service. Contact us to learn about our member benefits and to help you find the right volunteer job opportunity.
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About Solid Ground
Location:
1501 N 45TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103, US
Mission Statement
Our mission... Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty. Our vision... Solid Ground believes our community can move beyond poverty and oppression to a place where all people have access to quality housing, nutritious food, equal justice and opportunities to thrive. Our values... Solid Ground is committed to working with compassion, integrity, accountability, creativity and an anti-oppression approach to end homelessness, hunger, inequality and other barriers to social justice. We value collaboration and leadership from the communities we serve.
Description
Our history...
Solid Ground was founded in 1974 by community leaders and concerned citizens of one of Seattle's then most economically devastated neighborhoods, Fremont. Originally called the Fremont Public Association, our services - emergency food bank, clothing bank, and employment program - reflected the desperate needs and determined response of a mobilized and committed neighborhood.
Solid Ground today...
As the scope and severity of homelessness and poverty have increased over the years, so too have our reach to our greater community and our range of services. Now based in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, our 30 programs and services help more than 60,000 households each year overcome poverty and build better futures throughout King County and beyond.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple Locations Throughout King CountyKing County, WA 98101
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 55