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Published 12/1/25 2:55PM

Buffalo, NY Transportation Specialist Opportunity

American Red Cross of Western New York
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Buffalo, NY
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    One 6-8 hours shift per month preferred.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Proof of minimum vehicle insurance as required by law (if using own vehicle). Ability to life and carry up to 40-45 pounds. Comfortable with the use of cell phones.

    Description

    Turn your love of driving into a lifesaving experience!

    Blood Services Transportation Specialists transport blood and blood products throughout the region in a safe and timely manner. Whether transporting blood from blood drives to the processing facility in West Henrietta, or distributing blood product from West Henrietta to area hospitals, Red Cross Transportation Specialists are essential to making life-saving blood product readily available! Non-driving position of Transportation Navigator is also available, making this a great dual role for couples!

    • We are particularly in need of drivers available for morning hospital deliveries and afternoon hospital drivers - particularly on Mondays and Fridays from 2-7PM.

    To see a current Blood Services Transportation Specialist in action, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-hTsLecWDk

    Location

    On-site
    Buffalo, New York, US

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