Many health care providers consider arranging transportation to and from treatment appointments to be the leading nonmedical challenge for people facing cancer. In the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program, volunteer drivers take cancer patients to and from their cancer-related doctor appointments. Drivers should have a working vehicle and valid insurance, and will receive complete training. For more information, call Marcie Lawson at 573-471-2023.
See the wonders of Alaska by volunteering for Alaska state parks. Positions include campground hosts, ranger assistants, natural history interpreters, trail crew and etc. Request a catalog with position descriptions and applications from the Volunteer Coordinator, Alaska State Parks, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1380, Anchorage, AK 99501-3561, or call 907-269-8708, email at dnr.pksvol@alaska.gov or online at www.alaskastateparks.org.
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