The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers in the Greater Cincinnati area to take cancer patients to their medical treatments.The Road to Recovery program provides free rides for cancer patients so they don't have to worry about getting the medical treatment they need. “One cancer patient requiring radiation therapy could need anywhere from 20 to 30 trips to treatment in six weeks,” said Heather Robison, program manager for the American Cancer Society. “A patient receiving chemotherapy might report for treatment weekly for up to a year. In many cases, a patient is driven to hospitals or clinics by relatives or friends, but even these patients must occasionally seek alternative transportation. That’s where the Road To Recovery program comes in.”American Cancer Society officials said the program benefits everyone involved.“The program not only helps patients, but is also rewarding for the volunteer. Several of our drivers have volunteered for a number of years,” added Robison. The program has been available in Greater Cincinnati for several years, but sadly, there are not enough drivers to keep up with the need. In 2018, cancer patients requested 5,045 rides to treatment, but unfortunately, 2,723 rides went unmet due to no volunteer available, leaving patients scrambling to find alternate transportation.Steve Fisk is one of 77 volunteers in the Greater Cincinnati area. He said he tries to dedicate two mornings a week to the program, but volunteers can do it as little as once a month. He said it's a flexible yet rewarding volunteer opportunity. "It's those direct people that are sitting next to you in the car that you're helping and they're very, very, very appreciative," Fisk said. "It's a really nice feeling and that's what you get from this job."There will be information meetings being held for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver:Tuesday, July 23· 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Hamilton Lane Library 300 N. Third St, Hamilton· 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Fairfield Lane Library 1485 Corydale Dr., FairfieldTuesday, July 30· 10 a.m.-11 a.m. West Chester MidPoint Library 9363 Centre Point Dr, West Chester· 1 p.m.-2 p.m. American Cancer Society Offices 4540 Cooper Road, Suite 100 Blue Ash To be a volunteer driver, an interested person must have a reliable car, a valid drivers license, proof of auto insurance, a good driving record and access to a computer with minimal computer knowledge.For more information, visit cancer.org.