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Enjoy the spring scenery as a volunteer
Spring is a great time to take a drive and enjoy the scenery. Why
not take in the view while lending a hand, or a set of wheels, to local
cancer patients?
Cancer Association of Darke County needs volunteers to drive clients to
medical appointments in Dayton, Troy, Celina, Richmond, Columbus and
Indianapolis. Visit with patients while transporting them to
doctor’s appointments, treatments and testing. This position,
available to volunteers who are at least 18 years of age, is available
weekdays. Volunteers will need to provide information for the
organization’s insurance provider. Due to the sensitive nature of
some patients’ medical conditions, drivers may not smoke while
transporting patients or use a vehicle that has previously been smoked
in.
The volunteer driver position is extremely beneficial to both our
organization and to our clients. Patients call the organization and
request that a driver give them a ride to their appointment and back
home. The position is extremely rewarding because without these drivers
our patients would not be able to receive essential treatments,
check-ups, and medicines to aid them in their fight against cancer.
To learn more about this volunteer opportunity or other opportunities
within our community, please contact HandsOn West Central Ohio at (937)
548-8002, ext. 211, or visit www.handsonwestcentralohio.org. HandsOn
West Central Ohio, including Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is a
program of Council on Rural Services. This program receives funding
from Darke County United Way, Corporation for National Service, Area
Agency on Aging, PSA2, Harry Stephens Trust, and the Darke County HOPE
Foundation.
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