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Drive with Purpose - Blood Transportation Driver

American Red Cross - Western New York Region
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Henrietta, NY
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    2 - 4 shifts per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to lift 45 lbs.

    Description

    Drive with Purpose - Blood Transportation Driver

    The American Red Cross provides almost 40% of the blood and blood products used by hospitals in the area. Volunteer drivers are a crucial part of getting these products to where they are needed in a safe and timely manner. Drivers pick up from the blood drives and deliver it to the warehouse for testing and deliver blood products to hospitals throughout the community. Must have valid drivers license. Ability to lift 45 lbs. Able to complete required paperwork. We are especially looking for drivers with morning and afternoon availability. Visit our website www.redcross.org/volunteer to learn more and complete a volunteer application.

    Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged.

    The American Red Cross provides almost 40% of the blood and blood products used by hospitals in the area. Volunteer drivers are a crucial part of getting these products to where they are needed in a safe and timely manner. Drivers pick up from the blood drives and deliver it to the warehouse for testing and deliver blood products to hospitals throughout the community. Must have valid drivers license. Ability to lift 45 lbs. Able to complete required paperwork. We are especially looking for drivers with morning and afternoon availability. Visit our website www.redcross.org/volunteer to learn more and complete a volunteer application.

    Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged.

    Location

    On-site
    825 John St, West Henrietta, New York, US

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