URGENT NEED Biomedical: Blood Drive Volunteer

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