URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer

About

• Provide a warm, friendly greeting to all donors
• Instruct and make donor comfortable in registration procedures
• Maintain smooth flow of donors into donation area
• Be alert and notify Red Cross staff if a donor does not appear to be feeling well
• Offer refreshments and conversation
• Explain importance of blood donations and encourage people to donate regularly
• Help schedule appointments for the next blood drive
• Set up and maintain cleanliness in canteen area

• One 6 hour weekday shift every month
• Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
• MUST HAVE REGULAR OPEN WEEKDAY AVAILABILITY
• Ability to meet and greet a variety of people in a friendly, courteous manner
• Ability to communicate and interact with donors, paid and volunteer staff team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
• Must be at least 16 years-old (or 14 with parent supervision)

Training provided

Skills

• Customer Service
• Multi-Tasking
• People Skills
• Problem Solving

Requirements

• Orientation or Training
• Background Check
• Time Commitment:One 6 hour weekday shift every month Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator 
• Minimum Age:18

About the Organization

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.