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Road to Recovery Drivers Needed - American Cancer Society
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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19 people are interested
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is in great need of volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge. The American Cancer Society provided more than 11,000 rides to cancer patients in Massachusetts last year. However, more volunteer drivers are needed to keep up with the demand for transportation.
You could have three things that could potentially save a life; a driver's license, a vehicle, and a few spare hours. Volunteers with safe driving records are needed to bring patients to and from local medical facilities. Drivers use their own vehicle to drive patients to and from their treatments. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours. Volunteer drivers must be at least 18 years of age, have a safe driving record, proper insurance coverage and be willing to attend training and evaluation sessions.
Volunteering just one hour a month can make a difference to a local patient. For more information, or to volunteer, call your American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or log on to cancer.org.
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About American Cancer Society
Location:
330 Whitney Avenue, Suite 420, Holyoke, MA 01040, 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 is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US during the past two decades, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. As the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, we're finding cures and ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
59 Bobala RoadHolyoke, MA 01040
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training