Volunteer to Drive Cancer Patients to Treatment with Road to Recovery

The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program is in need of volunteer drivers to take cancer patients who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of transportation to their treatment. Across the U.S. last year, 2700 volunteer drivers provided 11,000 rides to treatment for cancer patients. During the pandemic, the American Cancer Society had to pause the Road to Recovery program out of concerns for infection control. Road to Recovery is now rebuilding its volunteer base and taking ride requests around the region.

To volunteer, contact Jen Burdette, Associate Director, Community Implementation for the American Cancer Society, who manages the Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore area Road to Recovery program at jen.burdette@cancer.org or see www.cancer.orgdrive.

MORE DETAILS: Volunteer drivers need to own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle and are between the ages of 18 ad 84, you’re eligible. Other requirements:

• 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.
• Appreciation and respect for diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and cultures of patients, caregivers, volunteers, and staff.
• Must certify completion of COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to participating in the program and agree to stay up to date with vaccination series, including all recommended vaccine boosters.

For more information, you can also call the American Cancer Society’s Volunteer Care Center at 800-227-2345 or go to www.cancer.org/drive.