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Published 2/25/26 3:55PM

URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brighton, MI
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Two 6 hour shifts per month - flexible scheduling once approved for the position! 
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Crime & Safety, 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

    URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer

    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

    • Two 6 hour weekday shifts every month

    The Brighton Blood Donation Center is open:

    Sunday: 6:30AM - 2:45PM

    Monday: 11:00AM - 7:15PM

    Tuesday: 11:00AM - 7:15PM

    Wednesday: 11:00AM - 7:15PM

    Thursday: 8:00AM - 4:15PM

    Friday: Closed

    Saturday: Closed

    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

    Training provided

    Watch our video to learn more: Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador

    Location

    On-site
    2250 Genoa Business Park Drive, Suite 120A, Brighton, Michigan, US
    Suite 120A

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Red Cross! Without your donation of time we would not be able to provide critical services like lifesaving blood and shelter after disasters. The Red Cross is over 90% volunteer led and we can't wait to have you join our team!

    The next step is to complete an application on our website. Please be sure to agree to the background check as this position requires one!

    https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

    If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at

    abbey.wrightgeddes@redcross.org

    (517) 230-6275

    Best Regards,

    Abbey Wright-Geddes

    Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

    American Red Cross: Michigan Region

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