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17 Mar 2026

Volunteer drivers needed in Carlow to help cancer patients go to and from appointments

The deadline to apply is 28th March 2026

Volunteer drivers needed in Carlow to help cancer patients go to and from appointments

Reporter:

Rachel Kavanagh

17 Mar 2026 9:33 AM

The Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service is looking for compassionate volunteer drivers in Bagenalstown and surrounding areas to help cancer patients attend cancer treatment appointments.
Volunteers must be able to attend virtual meetings and training and complete online application process and work a minimum of four hours every month with a commitment of at least one year.
The deadline to apply is 28th March 2026.
You must be over 18-years-old, have fluent English and IT Skills pre starting, you must attend virtual meetings and training and be able to upload and scan and receive documents.
Volunteers require a full clean driving license with current insurance, nct and tax.Travel2Care is a limited transportation assistance fund for patients who are having difficulty getting to and from their appointments for diagnostic tests or cancer treatment.
Patients can apply for this fund if they travel over 50 kilometres one way to a national designated cancer centre or satellite centre. The purpose of this nationwide transportation assistance fund is to support people who have a genuine financial difficulty in meeting some of the costs of travelling to current appointments.
You can also email info@volunteercarlow.ie to apply.

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