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Schedule a ride with Road To Recovery®
Connect with us by calling 1-800-227-2345. to learn more about Road
To Recovery® availability near you and other resources to help you
on your cancer journey.
Am I eligible?
Patients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment.
Other eligibility requirements may apply. For example, a caregiver
may need to accompany a patient who cannot walk without help, or is
under age 18. Contact us to find out what is available in your area,
and what the specific requirements are.
It can take several business days to coordinate your ride, so please
call us at 1-800-227-2345 well in advance of your appointment date.
How do I become a Road To Recovery® Volunteer?
Volunteering as a Road To Recovery® driver will put you at the heart
of the American Cancer Society’s mission and fulfill a critical need
for cancer patients. If you own or have regular access to a safe,
reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering.
Volunteer drivers must be between the ages of 18 and
84, have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and have
access to a safe, reliable car.
To learn more about becoming a Road To Recovery® volunteer, please
visit our Road To Recovery® volunteer page, linked below.
Volunteer to drive cancer patients
Being a volunteer driver means you volunteer your time to drive
people with cancer to treatment using your personal car. If you have
a driver’s license, proof of insurance, pass a background check, and
are between 18 and 84 years old, you’re already on the road to
volunteering! We’ll provide all the training you need to help
patients in your community get to treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do I get started?
A. 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 “Update
Results” to view the available opportunities in your area. Once you
have located the Road program in your county, click into it and SIGN
UP at the top right-hand corner of the page. If you have any other
questions regarding the program or have issues locating Road to
Recovery in your area, please contact us via the interest form at
the end of this page.
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Once you have signed up on the Volunteer Community, a
volunteer specialist will contact you to share more about the
program. Then, you’ll complete the 60-minute self-paced training and
a background check.
Ride scheduling is coordinated online and you’ll have the
opportunity to share your schedule availability based on what works
for you. Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to see and accept ride
requests from people in your community who need your help.
Q. How much time does it take to volunteer?
A. That’s completely up to you! Once your training 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.
Q. Does the American Cancer Society pay for gas?
A. 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.
Q. Are volunteers paid?
A. This is not a paid position, however the reward of helping your
neighbors get to the lifesaving treatment they need is invaluable.
Q. What is the American Cancer Society doing to
protect volunteers and patients against COVID-19?
A. All volunteer drivers are strongly encouraged to stay up to date
with COVID vaccinations.
To see a complete list of requirements or sign up to volunteer with
Road To Recovery, please visit our Volunteer Community and select
"Road To Recovery" from the program filter on the left side of the
page.
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