MA: Essex - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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 ride scheduling tool
Learn more at cancer.org/drive .
We need you now more than ever.
36 More opportunities with American Cancer Society
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
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
Essex, MA 01929
(42.63528 ,-70.77631 )
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2025
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.