Opportunity Details
Drive Blood for the Red Cross!
Safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers.
Be a part of the Red Cross’ ability to provide about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components!
Responsibilities:
- Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory
- Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or “stat” deliveries
- Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
- Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
- Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
- Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross
Requirements:
- 2 shifts per month, for at least 6 months, preferably 1 year; each shift is about 5 hours long
- Shifts start/end from the Pomona processing site (near CalPoly)
- Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
- Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
- Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
- Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
- Ability to lift 45 lbs, required
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required
- 18 years of age or older
Volunteer Locations in Pomona, California!
Apply here: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&h=156&p=2133750
Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Christina Gosling, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at christina.gosling@redcross.org or (714) 380-7263.
Health & Wellness
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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