Since its beginning, the American Red Cross has relied on volunteers like you to carry out its mission of providing services to people in need.

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We need volunteers to assist during our blood drives and to help with general and clerical assistance in our offices. If you are a blood recipient and would like to become a volunteer speaker, please click here.

Summary of volunteer activities

Blood Drive Registration:

• Greet and welcome donors.
• Instruct all donors on reading and completing the necessary paperwork
• Tracking donor arrival.
• Thank the donors.
• Responsible for maintaining the registration box inventory list.

Blood Drive Canteen:

• Welcome the donors with a friendly greeting.
• Encourage donors to sit comfortably with both arms on the table and their chairs in close to the table.
• Encourage the donors to relax and offer them snacks and refreshments.
• Check the donors for adverse reactions and notify the nursing staff.
• Thank the donors for their gift of life.

As a blood drive volunteer, you can create a lasting impression with donors that may motive them to give blood again. Your smile and helpful attitude at donor registration makes each donor feel welcome, comfortable and appreciated. Your service and attentiveness in the canteen area show you care about their donation experience.

General Office Assistance

• Assist in assorted clerical duties, which may involve typing, filing, sorting, envelope stuffing, making phone calls and data entry.

Because the American Red Cross Blood Services is a non-profit organization, additional office and clerical support is appreciated. By assisting with basic clerical tasks you can help Blood Services operate more efficiently, and allow us to continue serving the blood needs in our community.