Nonprofit
Published 17 days ago
URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Marshall, MI
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
One 6 hour weekday shift every month
Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
16+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
To welcome and assist blood donors with registration and provide attention, care and refreshments following blood donation.
- Provide a warm, friendly greeting to all donors
- Instruct and make donor comfortable in registration procedures
- Maintain smooth flow of donors into donation area
- Be alert and notify Red Cross staff if a donor does not appear to be feeling well
- Offer refreshments and conversation
- Explain importance of blood donations and encourage people to donate regularly
- Help schedule appointments for the next blood drive
- Set up and maintain cleanliness in canteen area
Time commitment
- One 6 hour weekday shift every month
- Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator
Qualifications
- Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
- MUST HAVE REGULAR OPEN WEEKDAY AVAILABILITY
- Ability to meet and greet a variety of people in a friendly, courteous manner
- Ability to communicate and interact with donors, paid and volunteer staff team members
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
- Must be at least 16 years-old (or 14 with parent supervision)
Training provided
Watch our video to learn more: Biomed Donor Ambassador
Location
On-site
Multiple locations in Calhoun County, Marshall, Michigan, US
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Hello!
Thank you for answering the call to serve. Your interest in volunteering with the Red Cross means so much to our Michigan communities.
To move forward, please complete the volunteer application at redcross.org/volunteer. Once you submit it, our screening team will reach out to guide you through the next steps.
Let me know if you have any questions—I’m here to help!
— Abbey Wright-Geddes
Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross Michigan Region
