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URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lansing, MI
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
One 6 hour weekday shift every month Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
13
Cause Areas:
Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Good For:
Age 55+, International Volunteers
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
16+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
To welcome and assist blood donors with registration and provide attention, care and refreshments following blood donation.
- 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
Time commitment
- One 6 hour weekday shift every month
- Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator
Qualifications
- 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
Watch our video to learn more: Biomed Donor Ambassador
Location
Multiple locations in Ingham County, Lansing, Michigan, US
