Nonprofit
Published 11/13/25 10:13AM

NC: Ashe County - Drive patients to and from cancer treatment

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Jefferson, NC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Suggested minimum of 2 rides per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Be age 18-84. Have a reliable, insured vehicle. Comfort using an online scheduling tool to manage rides.

    Description

    NC: Ashe County - Drive patients to and from cancer 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

    We need you now more than ever.

    Watch our video to learn more: Road To Recovery video

    Location

    On-site
    West Jefferson, North Carolina, US
    Directions

    The pick-up and drop-off addresses for each one-way ride are shown in the ride scheduling tool for drivers.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    We are thrilled you want to help cancer patients in your area and look forward to your help.

    Check your spam/junk folders for emails from cancer.org with more details. The future steps to become a driver:

    • Complete 3 short online trainings at your convenience. (~20 min each)
    • Paperwork online via DocuSign (proof of insurance, emergency contact)
    • Background and motor vehicle check
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