Nonprofit
Published 11 days ago
CA: Fresno County - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fresno, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Commitment Details:
Suggested minimum of 2 rides per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cause Areas:
Civic Engagement, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Be age 18-84. Have a reliable, insured vehicle. Comfort using an online scheduling tool to manage rides. Provide proof of insurance. Pass a motor vehicle check.
Description
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 www.cancer.org/drive, or this Road To Recovery video on YouTube.
We need you now more than ever.
Location
Fresno, CA, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Click Go To Website link to review the volunteer driver role. Select SIGN UP and follow prompts to login.
- Complete 3 short trainings under My Volunteering. (~20 min each)
- Future steps: paperwork, including proof of insurance, emergency contact info, and background check.
- The American Cancer Society will email (cancer.org address) to guide you through each step.
Please check junk/spam folders for emails from the American Cancer Society.
