Drive cancer patients to treatment - Chicago, Illinois

About

Help cancer patients in your community get to life-saving medical appointments.

Road To Recovery drivers donate their time and vehicle to help cancer patients with limited or no transportation get to treatments.

You choose the rides that work with your schedule. Rides are weekdays. We hope drivers provide 2 rides per month minimum; some help weekly if available.

• a safe driving record,
• a current license, reliable vehicle, and insurance,
• and comfortable using technology.

We would love your help!

To sign up: respond via Volunteer Match or visit the American Cancer Society's volunteercommunity.cancer.org, search by zip and Road To Recovery to learn more, sign up and to start training.

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• People Skills
• Transportation
• Verbal / Written Communication

Requirements

• Driver's License Needed
• Orientation or Training
• Background Check
• Time Commitment:A minimum of 2 rides per month
• Other Requirements:Online training provided. Safe driving record; reliable vehicle; proof of auto insurance.
• Minimum Age:18

About the Organization

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. For more than 100 years, ACS has been leading the fight against cancer through groundbreaking research, patient support, advocacy, and education.

With a presence in communities across the country, ACS provides:
✅ Funding for lifesaving research to discover new treatments and cures
✅ Support services for patients and caregivers, including lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helplines
✅ Prevention and early detection programs to promote healthier lifestyles and screenings
✅ Advocacy efforts to influence public policy and expand access to care