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Published 9/17/25 1:22PM

TN: Shelby County - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment

American Cancer Society
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Memphis, TN
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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:
    75
    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
    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

    TN: Shelby 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 cancer.org/drive.

    We need you now more than ever.

    Watch our video to learn more: Road To Recovery video

    Location

    On-site
    Memphis, Tennessee, US
    Directions

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

    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.

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

    Let us know if you have questions or need assistance.

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