Want to Volunteer to Help at Local Blood Drives. Live Near Belleville, IL?

Do you love interacting with people and want to make a direct impact in your community? We have a volunteer opportunity for you!

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 and Why Is It Needed?

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

Must be 16 years or older

Opportunity for you to:

• 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

Time Commitment

• One 4-6 hour shift per month
• Be willing to commit to the role for at least 3 months (preferably 6 months - 1 year)
• Blood drives typically take place Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8am - 6pm

How to get started

• Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
• Or, for any questions contact:
• Kristin Pendleton, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
• Call/Text: 314-281-7968 | kristin.pendleton@redcross.org
• Schedule a convenient time to talk: www.calendly.com/kpendleton

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