Nonprofit
Published 5 months ago
Blood Transportation Specialist
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays evenings, Weekends evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Each shift is 4 hours
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
- Bring a family or friend for the ride!
Purpose
This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers.
- Responsibilities
- Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory
- Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or "stat" deliveries
- Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
- Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
- Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
- Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross
- Time Commitment
- Variable; preferred commitment of 1 -2 shifts/week
- Qualifications
- Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
- Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
- Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
- Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
- Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
- Length of Appointment
- Minimum 6 months
- Development Opportunities
- Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community
- Validate driving experience for resume
- Opportunity to become a volunteer leader
- Requirements
- Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
- American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course
- Transportation Specialist Guidebook Training
- Volunteer Connection scheduling training and tutorial
- On the job training
Location
On-site
1663 Market St, San Francisco, California, US
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the American Red Cross!
Please complete the volunteer application using the link provided. Once submitted, you will receive an email from the Red Cross with instructions to schedule your volunteer screening.
For assistance, contact Kelsey Holdway, Recruitment Manager, at kelsey.holdway@redcross.org.
Thank you for your willingness to make a difference in your community!
