Volunteer: Lung Cancer Patient Support Driver - Rochester (Help get patients to their medical a[...]

Volunteermatch; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation seeks compassionate drivers to transport lung cancer patients to essential medical appointments. This volunteer opportunity allows for flexible scheduling and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients facing lung cancer. If you have a reliable vehicle and wish to contribute to a worthy cause, join us in providing support to those in need.

Qualifications

• Driver's License needed, must be at least 18.
• Experience with cancer and an empathetic personality.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for lung cancer patients to medical appointments.
• Foster a culturally inclusive environment.

Skills

People Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Lung Cancer Patient Support Driver - Rochester (Help get patients to their medical appointments)

At A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (ABOH), based in Wayzata, Minnesota, our mission is to defeat lung cancer by funding groundbreaking research, awareness initiatives, education, and patient support. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Mayo Clinic to extend our vital patient services to the Rochester, Minnesota area, bringing compassionate support to lung cancer patients and families in need.

Transportation to and from doctor appointments is a barrier preventing lung cancer patients from receiving time sensitive diagnostics and treatments that are critical to achieving the absolute best care and outcome. To help these patients in need and ensure that they get to…

Mission Statement

Defeating Lung Cancer, Bringing Hope Worldwide! A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation fights lung cancer by funding innovative U.S. lung cancer research, raising awareness and supporting lung cancer patients and families.

Description

A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation was founded in 2008 by a group of lung cancer patients who were concerned about the lack of awareness and research funding for lung cancer, the deadliest of all cancers. Societal blame has long held lung cancer in the shadow of other less deadly cancers, leaving a public that does not understand the risks, nor recognize symptoms. Currently, only 26.6% of those diagnosed will live five years following their diagnosis, and 60% of those diagnosed are nonsmokers. To raise awareness about lung cancer is to create a path toward improved wellness, earlier detection, and an increased survival rate. To this end, A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation holds events to raise awareness and help fund research focused on creating more survivors in our country. We also host programs that provide rides, companionship, and support groups to those who face cancer without the support they need.

CAUSE AREAS

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

DATE POSTED

SKILLS

• People Skills
• Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

• People 55+
• Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License Needed
• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• Support volunteers have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may say no when the requested drive time or location doesn’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment.
• • Reliable vehicle, car insurance, good driving record • Experience with cancer and an empathetic personality that brings comfort to cancer patients • Ability to work with diverse individuals to foster a culturally inclusive environment