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ND Fargo- Help Patients with Cancer get to Treatment

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ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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Drive for good 2023M

Road To Recovery drivers donate their time and vehicle to help cancer patients with limited or no transportation get to treatments.

You choose the rides that work with your schedule. Rides are weekdays. We hope drivers provide 2 rides per month minimum; some help weekly if available.

Volunteer drivers are ages 18-84 and

  • a safe driving record,
  • a current license, reliable vehicle, and insurance,
  • and comfortable using technology.

COVID-19 safety protocols are reviewed in training. Vaccinations are encouraged but not mandatory.

We would love your help!

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About AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Location:

270 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30303, US

Mission Statement

At the American Cancer Society our mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Our goal is to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Description

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. For more than 100 years, ACS has been leading the fight against cancer through groundbreaking research, patient support, advocacy, and education.

With a presence in communities across the country, ACS provides:
Funding for lifesaving research to discover new treatments and cures
Support services for patients and caregivers, including lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helplines
Prevention and early detection programs to promote healthier lifestyles and screenings
Advocacy efforts to influence public policy and expand access to care

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Fargo, ND 58102

(46.92234,-96.84013)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Customer Service
  • Community Outreach
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Open to volunteers' availability. Drive as much as interested. Hours are flexible Monday to Friday daytime.
  • • Driver's License Needed • Background Check • Must be at least 18 years of age • Orientation or Training • Monday - Saturday, daytime, flexible • Proof of adequate automobile insurance, access to a safe and reliable vehicle • Internet access

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