Road To Recovery®

Give a ride to cancer treatment

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Transportation is key to cancer care

For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to their treatment, our Road To Recovery® volunteers donate their spare time and their personal vehicles to give cancer patients a much-needed lift.    

Why is this important?

Even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. That’s why a successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous, potentially life-saving asset to your community.

To volunteer, what do you need?

If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering. But you’ll also need:

  • A good driving record
  • A current, valid driver’s license
  • Proof of adequate automobile insurance
  • Completion of the American Cancer Society training course
  • Availability during the day, typically Monday - Saturday

How do you get started?

First, you’ll need to submit some basic information to the American Cancer Society. From there a volunteer care specialist will contact you to discuss the program, your expectations, and what you hope to gain from the experience so we can ensure a good fit. Then you’ll take the required training course, which is self-paced and usually takes about 90 minutes, and provide your availability and personal preferences so we can properly match you to a patient needing transportation. The final step is a completed background check and then you’re ready to hit the road.

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How are ride requests coordinated?

Upon completion of the onboarding process, volunteer drivers will begin to receive ride requests from the coordination tool or their Road To Recovery coordinator.

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