Nonprofit
Published 11/17/25 3:23PM

HIGH NEED for Help at Local Blood Donor Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cape Girardeau, MO
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Available for two 4-5 hour shift/month. Help needed weekly on Fridays between 7am-3pm ongoing. HIGH NEED
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    HIGH NEED for Help at Local Blood Donor Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri!

    We urgently need your help at our blood donor center in Cape Girardeau, MO for one day a week on Fridays anytime between 7am-3pm for 4-6 hour shifts. Help needed immediately.

    Do you love interacting with people and want to make a direct impact in your community? The American Red Cross has a high priority need for Blood Donor Ambassadors to continue delivering services to our communities.

    Blood drives with volunteers are more successful, run smoother, and collect more blood. This means more birthday parties, more anniversaries, more graduations, and all those celebrations and happy moments in people’s lives...because of you!

    The best part? You pick your locations and shifts.

    Apply at www.redcross.org/volunteer

    What Is It?

    You would help to provide a warm and friendly greeting to our blood donors. As you welcome them, you will assist with reception and hospitality to enhance the blood donor experience.

    Must be 18 years or older

    Opportunity for you to:

    • Be in a safe environment helping your community
    • Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community
    • Network and meet new people
    • Develop customer service skills that will last a lifetime
    • Receive community service hours
    • Be part of the most respected world-wide organizations
    • Meet some incredible people...our blood donors and staff

    How to get started

    • Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
    • Or for any questions contact:
    • Kenisha Smith-Webster, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
    • Call/Text: 314-281-7968 | kenisha.smith-webster@redcross.org
    • What Our Volunteers Are Saying
    • "When I needed blood during my cancer treatment, the Red Cross was there for me. I’m so happy to be able to give back by volunteering and thanking blood donors now that I’m recovered." ~Jackie P.
    • "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W.
    • "I can no longer donate blood, but this is a way I can help those who do donate." ~Steve J.

    Watch our video to learn more: Blood Donor Ambassador

    Location

    On-site
    20 S Mt Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US

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