Nonprofit
Published 9 days ago
Transportation Specialist - Help Deliver Lifesaving Blood with Red Cross
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Farmington, CT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Best fit is availability to volunteer afternoons, early evenings and weekends. You select the shifts that fit your schedule.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
40
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Transportation, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Blood Transportation Specialists are special volunteers that deliver blood products to hospitals around the region and provide the vital link between blood donors and patients who need blood products.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver blood products to hospitals in the area
- Transport blood from our blood collection sites throughout Connecticut to our lab in Farmington for testing and processing
- Use the Red Cross Delivers app to navigate routes and respond quickly to urgent needs
Qualifications:
- A valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
- 3 years driving experience and a clean driving record
- Ability to drive varying distances on all types of roadways
- The ability to lift up to 45 lbs
- A smart phone and be comfortable using a mobile app
** Drivers utilize Red Cross-owned vehicles during self-selected shifts **
Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role!
Location
On-site
American Red Cross Farmington Headquarters
209 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
