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Drive Cancer Patients to Treatment as a Road To Recovery Volunteer - Hot Springs, Arkansas
ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
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The American Cancer Society provides free rides to treatment for people with cancer. As a trained Road To Recovery volunteer driver, you can change someone’s life in as little as one hour a week by ensuring a ride is available, so care isn’t stopped or delayed.
Keep in mind that most rides are needed during Monday through Friday, primarily between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers should have regular availability at some point during that time frame (you choose your availability).
If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering. But you’ll also need to
- be between the ages of 18 and 84
- possess a valid driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance
- pass a background check and motor vehicle records check
- be comfortable using technology and have reliable internet access
- complete required training
The American Cancer Society takes your safety seriously and has implemented new guidelines to minimize COVID-19 risks to patients and volunteer drivers. All volunteer drivers are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with COVID vaccinations.
What’s often standing between people with cancer and lifesaving treatment is a ride to get there. And we need you now more than ever.
Connect with us at cancer.org/drive to learn more about Road To Recovery volunteer opportunities in your area or contact Jim Mathiesen at jim.mathiesen@cancer.org.
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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
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(34.4687 ,-93.0937 )
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2025
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is a very flexible volunteer opportunity. Volunteers set their own schedules based on their availability. We do ask for at least one ride to be provided per month.