Provides round trip door-to-door transportation to patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for cancer. Pre-screened volunteer drivers pick up patients from their homes, wait while the patient is at the appointment, and then return the patient home immediately afterwards. A caregiver may accompany the patient.
Phone Numbers
Eligibility
Targeted Population Restricted
Transportation offered to cancer patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Transportation offered to cancer patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Application Process
Physician referral required. Call to arrange transportation or book online. Note that transportation into Vancouver from Burnaby or New Westminster is not available at this time. See brochure or website for more information.
Documents Required
Program Fee
No Cost
Hours
Available Monday to Friday; not offered weekends or statutory holidays.
Main Website:
https://volunteercancerdrivers.ca/
Languages
Punjabi
English
Service delivery
Mobile
Coverage Area
White Rock-South Surrey
Surrey-North Delta
North Shore
Ridge Meadows
Langley
South Delta (Formerly Delta-Tsawwassen)
Fraser Northwest
Burnaby
Mission
Abbotsford
Accessibility
Drivers can accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.