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5 people are interested
Drivers needed for cancer patients near Rapid City, SD!
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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5 people are interested
Volunteer to be an American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Driver to help provide rides to cancer patients to and from their cancer treatment in the Sioux Falls, SD area. Volunteers can set their own availability and accept or decline ride requests as they need to.
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program is a curbside-to-curbside transportation service that provides free rides to cancer patients to and from their cancer-related treatments. Trained volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help patients get to the treatments they need.The program is offered to people with cancer who have no means of transportation and/or who are unable to drive themselves.
REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteer drivers must have:
* A current, valid driver’s license
* A good driving record
* Access to a safe and reliable vehicle
* Proof of adequate automobile insurance
They also must complete a training to help prepare them for their new role. The Society maintains specifi standards for driver responsibility. These standards help both the patient and the driver be comfortable with the program. To request a ride, patients must contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 a minimum of four (4)
business days’ notice in advance of the date that the ride is needed. This allows for coordination with the volunteer drivers as rides are dependent upon their availability.
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About American Cancer Society
Location:
N19 W24350 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186, 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
For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we’re helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has regional and local offices throughout the country that support 11 geographical Divisions and ensure we have a presence in every community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible Schedule, Rides needed M-F 7AM-7PM