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Published 11/11/25 6:46PM

CA: Fresno County - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment

American Cancer Society
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fresno, CA
I Want to Volunteer

    • 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

    CA: Fresno County - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment

    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

    On-site
    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.

      1. Complete 3 short trainings under My Volunteering. (~20 min each)
      2. Future steps: paperwork, including proof of insurance, emergency contact info, and background check.
      3. 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.

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