American Cancer Society
3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW Suite 200, Kennesaw, 30144
(800) 227-2345
The American Cancer Society is a national nonprofit that helps people with cancer and their families. You can call its helpline any time, day or night, to ask questions and get pointed to help. It also offers free rides to treatment in some communities, free lodging at Hope Lodge, and a support app.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Driving and delivery, With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), From homeFrom the description, not confirmed
- Background check needed
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Road To Recovery drivers sign up through the Road To Recovery volunteer page on cancer.org; the helpline at 1-800-227-2345 also lists volunteer opportunities.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
24/7 Cancer HelplineService
Trained cancer information specialists answer questions about cancer and connect you with resources. You can call any time or use live chat on weekdays.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
ACS ACTS clinical trials matchingService
A matching service that helps people find clinical trials that fit their treatment. Cancer information specialists help with learning about and getting into trials.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support)Service
A free mobile app with information and support for people with cancer, their families, and caregivers. It offers personalized information, access to cancer information specialists, and virtual peer connections with volunteers.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
ACS EMPOWERProgram
Free classes and supportive activities for people with cancer. They are offered at Hope Lodge locations.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
ACS Resource SearchService
A search tool to find resources for managing life during cancer treatment and recovery. It covers Society programs and other free or low-cost help.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Become a Road To Recovery volunteer driverProgram
Volunteers with a safe, reliable car drive cancer patients to and from treatment appointments.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Extended Stay America hotel partnershipProgram
The Society and Extended Stay America connect eligible cancer patients with lower-priced hotel stays at over 700 locations.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Hope Lodge Atlanta (Decatur)Program
Free places to stay for people with cancer and their caregivers when treatment is far from home. There are more than 30 locations across the US and Puerto Rico.
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