Be a Red Cross Roadie: Transport Life Saving Blood to Hospitals

Purpose

Be there when a hospital calls for help! Deliver life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assist our blood collections teams with supplies, and return blood products from various locations in the region, directly helping patients in need. Whether you prefer more flexible, on-demand opportunities or regularly scheduled shifts, our user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to pick up shifts that fit your schedule. This makes it perfect for those seeking a flexible volunteering experience. Join us as a volunteer driver and experience the joy of delivering hope and support to patients in need. Every trip you make brings life-saving blood products to local hospitals, allowing you to be a hero on your own terms!

Responsibilities

• Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of on-demand or scheduled shifts, allowing you to pick up deliveries that fit your schedule.
• Help save lives¯by transporting life-saving blood or blood products to local hospitals and sites within the region to help patients in need.
• Stay connected¯using the Red Cross Delivers mobile app on your smartphone to efficiently navigate between delivery sites and quickly get blood products to customers in urgent need.
• Lend a hand by collecting empty boxes and returning them to distribution sites as needed.
• Support our mission¯by delivering essential supplies to blood collection sites as required.
• Keep us organized¯by completing electronic documentation accurately.
• Drive with care¯and represent the American Red Cross with pride and responsibility.

Time Commitment

• 2-4 shifts per month for minimum of 12 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site. Driver would depart from Pittsburgh, PA and drive to Irwin, PA to pick up the blood and then deliver to designated hospitals. Vehicle available to pick up in Pittsburgh.