Volunteer Opportunity

Blood Services Transportation Specialist

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Pomona, CA
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Blood Services Transportation Specialist

    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 (near CalPoly) processing site
    • 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 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.

    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 (near CalPoly) processing site
    • Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed…

    Location

    On-site
    Pomona, CA, USA

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