Nonprofit
Published 9/1/25 8:00PM

Thank Blood Donors at Red Cross Blood Drives!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Southington, CT
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  • Details

    End Date:
    August 3, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Shift Selection available! Daytime and weekend shifts Available!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Health & Medicine
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must complete training.

    Description

    Thank Blood Donors at Red Cross Blood Drives!

    As a volunteer Donor Ambassador, you ensure every blood donor has a wonderful experience from start to finish. Greet donors with a warm smile, assist them with checking in, and express heartfelt thanks for their generous donation. You'll be a key part of our Biomedical Services team, making a real difference every day. Each shift you take helps save lives. You must have Daytime availability to sign up for shifts in advance. Training is provided!

    • Responsibilities
    • During a shift, Donor Ambassadors will:
      • Welcome donors with a warm smile, explain the donation process, and help with check-in.
      • Guide donors smoothly through the Check-In process.
      • Provide great customer service by answering questions and making the donation experience positive.
      • Share the Red Cross story and our mission.
      • Educate donors about how their blood types can be optimized to help more patients.
      • Ensure donors have their post-donation information and check their recovery time.
      • Encourage donors to download Donor App, use RapidPass and schedule next appointments via BookNow.
      • Say thank you to each donor contribution.
      • Reach out to donors with friendly reminder calls and help reschedule appointments as needed to keep our community connected and engaged.
      • Report any issues to the collections staff and keep donors safe.
      • Sanitize and disinfect donor areas as needed.
    • Donor Ambassadors are needed to support both mobile blood drives (which are hosted at community or sponsor sites) and fixed sites (Red Cross blood donation centers).

    Location

    On-site
    Southington, Connecticut, US

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