Drivers for Cancer Patients

Volunteers are needed to be part of our ROAD TO RECOVERY program. Volunteers will assist in transporting cancer patients to and from cancer treatment appointments. Volunteers donate their time and the use of their vehicle to transport patients. All patients are ambulatory, and drivers perform curb to curb service.

Volunteers must be able to utilize a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone for online training and volunteer certification. Volunteer opportunity is flexible for drivers. The American Cancer Society encourages 1-2 rides per month. Volunteers can view rides needed via the online patient platform and can choose rides that fit their schedule. Volunteers can choose how far they want to travel. Rides are needed within Flagler County. You can truly be helping your neighbor and seeing the impact your volunteering is making to patients in your community.

Community service hours are available for school or college only. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Appointments are between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Basic computer skills, good driving record and background check are required.

Volunteer drivers with the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery help to save lives of cancer patients. Patients report transportation as the top reason next to monetary as whey they don't get treatment. Each ride helps patients get to lifesaving treatment they need to battle cancer. On an average each ride helps patients save $25-$50 in travel costs should they have to pay for a service if there is a service available in their area. Travel costs for patients who don't have a way to treatment can take a toll if they can no longer work due to their diagnosis or have limited income.