VolunteerMatch is Merging with Idealist!

Learn more about this strategic partnership of nonprofit technology leaders
Read More
 

KY: Oldham County - Drive cancer patients to treatment

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society

Use drive good smiling lady 2024

Help cancer patients get to life-saving treatment.

As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver with the American Cancer Society, you’ll use your personal vehicle to provide free rides for cancer patients who have no other way to get to their appointments.

Most rides are Monday-Friday during the day. You choose the rides that fit your schedule, with a suggested minimum of 2 rides per month.

Volunteer drivers must:

  • Be age 18-84
  • Have a valid driver's license and safe driving record,
  • Use a reliable, insured vehicle
  • Pass background and motor vehicle records checks
  • Complete online training and use our online scheduling tool

Learn more at www.cancer.org/drive.

We need your help now more than ever.

158 More opportunities with American Cancer Society

9 Reviews
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities

About American Cancer Society

Location:

270 Peachtree St NW STE 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 is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations La Grange, KY 40031

(38.40757,-85.37885)
 

SKILLS

  • Transportation
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Suggested minimum of 2 rides per month
  • Complete online safety and compliance trainings. Provide proof of insurance. Pass a motor vehicle check.

Report this opportunity