Nonprofit
Published 5 days ago
Turn Miles into Meaning: Be a Volunteer Driver (Vehicle Provided)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rapid City, SD
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
50 hours per year - equivalent to 4 hours per month or 1 shift
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Rural Areas, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report check, Background Check, and complete driver and safety trainings as required.
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Transportation Volunteer -
Transportation volunteers travel throughout our service area, transporting blood products and supplies for timely distribution to and from mobile blood drives, hospitals, and donation centers.
Volunteer Role Description:
- Deliver products and supplies to and from Vitalant facilities and hospitals within the community it serves.
- Pick up collected blood products from Vitalant Mobile Blood Drives in a nearby community and deliver to the Vitalant facility for processing.
- Deliver supplies to Vitalant’s satellite centers or blood drives.
- Provide excellent customer service to our communities’ hospitals and their employees
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Must pass a Criminal Background Check
- Must have a valid Social Security Number
- Must pass Motor Vehicle Report check
- Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times
- Be comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
- Lift at least 40 lbs. (assistive devices are available - e.g., carts, dollies, etc.)
- Must be able to follow directions (familiar with hands-free navigation)
Required Training:
- Vitalant Volunteer Orientation
- Transport Volunteer Role-Specific Training
- Onboarding with your Volunteer Services Specialist
- Ride-along with a currently trained volunteer
- Facility Tour
- Vitalant Company Vehicle Training
- Ongoing training and refresher courses
Location
On-site
Vitalant Donation Center
2209 W Omaha St, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Ready to start the Volunteer Application?
- Click the link here to learn more or to get started on your application: Vitalant Volunteer Portal.
- Click View Opportunities to view Vitalant's Volunteer positions.
- Click Volunteer Application if you are ready to get started.
- Fill out the required information on the next page, create your username and password, and then click 'Create Account'.
- Once logged in, the system will prompt you to begin the intake process through a list of self-paced steps. We will meet for the Volunteer Orientation after you schedule it to review the opportunities in your area, discuss next steps, and address any questions you may have.
