Volunteers will welcome and assist blood donors with registration and provide attention, care and refreshments following blood donation.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Blood Services orientation and skills training
- Ongoing training to update information
One 6 hour shift every month. Must be ready to volunteer with 72 hours of initial contact from Blood Services Coordinator.
