Volunteer Opportunity

Urgent need in Waterloo Iowa area! Be a hero and deliver life-saving blood to area hospitals!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Waterloo, IA
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Transportation Specialist!

    Key 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

    Preferred commitment: 2-4 shifts/month for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site in the daytime, evening and weekends. Minimum Commitment of 6 months with opportunity to renew.

    Qualifications

    • Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
    • Valid state driver's license and 3 years driving experience
    • Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
    • Able to verify safe driving record (MVR)
    • Current insurance and state registration required if using own vehicle
    • Ability to lift 45 lbs. Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position
    • Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required
    • Volunteers who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 may participate in Red Cross events as long as they wear a mask. All volunteers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask if requested by a client. Masks will be provided at each event.
    • For more information or to apply go to:

    https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

    Transportation Specialist!

    Key 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

    Preferred commitment: 2-4 shifts/month for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site in the daytime, evening and weekends. Minimum Commitment of 6 months with opportunity to renew.

    Qualifications

    • Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
    • Valid state driver's license and 3 years driving experience
    • Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
    • Able…

    Location

    On-site

    American Red Cross Blood Center

    2530 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA

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