Become a Road To Recovery® Volunteer
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients.
Without a ride, too many people miss lifesaving cancer treatment.
You can change that as a volunteer driver with our Road To Recovery® program.
You can help the American Cancer Society ensure patients get to the care they need right when they need it most by providing rides to treatment when it is convenient for you.
Right now, we don’t have enough volunteers to meet every request. That means some patients are left without a ride. You can be the reason cancer patients get to treatment.
Take a look behind the scenes into what it’s like to be a volunteer driver.
Time Commitment
Driving for Road To Recovery is simple, flexible, and meaningful. You choose when and how often you volunteer, and every mile you drive helps someone in your community get the care they need.
Requirements
• Between the ages of 18 - 84
• Valid driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance
• Access to a safe and reliable vehicle
• Pass background check and motor vehicle records checks
• Comfortable using technology with reliable internet access
• Complete required training and follow through on ride commitments
The Road To Recovery program has been a lifeline for me during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. Knowing I had reliable, compassionate transportation removed a huge burden and allowed me to focus on what mattered most: showing up for treatment and continuing to fight.
If you are facing cancer and need rides to treatment, call 1-800-227-2345 or contact us via live chat to find out if there are Road To Recovery drivers available in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re ready to volunteer, visit our Volunteer Community to sign up. Filter the results by searching for the program in your zip code. Please make sure to set a mileage radius and click “Search” to view the available opportunities in your area. Once you have located the Road To Recovery program in your county, click the link and then click SIGN UP.
You will need to complete an online self-paced training that will take approximately 50 minutes. You will also need to pass background and motor vehicle record checks.
That’s completely up to you! Once your onboarding is complete, you can accept ride requests based on your availability. You can drive twice a month, once a week, or once a day – you choose your schedule.
No, and that's why we are so appreciative of our volunteer drivers. With that said, you may be eligible for a tax deduction. According to IRS.gov, the standard rate is 14 cents per mile when driven in service of a charitable organization.
This is not a paid position, however the reward of helping your neighbors get to the lifesaving treatment they need is invaluable.
Still have questions about volunteering?
If you still have questions, contact us today via live chat or give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-227-2345. You can also complete the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
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More About Volunteering at the American Cancer Society
Our patient support programs increase access to care, and your support will help us make sure no one faces their cancer journey alone.
The NADA Foundation is the Official Sponsor of the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program, helping ensure people with cancer have reliable access to transportation for lifesaving treatment.
