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Turn your love of driving into a lifesaving experience! Become a transportation specialist

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Western New York

  • 22 people are interested
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One blood donation can save up to 3 lives!

Turn your love of driving into a lifesaving experience!

Blood Services Transportation Specialists transport blood and blood products throughout the region in a safe and timely manner. Whether transporting blood from blood drives to the processing facility in West Henrietta, or distributing blood product from West Henrietta to area hospitals, Red Cross Transportation Specialists are essential to making life-saving blood product readily available! Non-driving position of Transportation Navigator is also available, making this a great dual role for couples!

*We are particularly in need of drivers available for morning hospital deliveries and afternoon hospital drivers - particularly on Mondays and Fridays*

To see a current Blood Services Transportation Specialist in action, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-hTsLecWDk

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About American Red Cross of Western New York

Location:

786 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

Description

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

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WHERE

3601 Union RoadCheektowaga, NY 14225

(42.91228,-78.7536)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Delivery
  • Transportation
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Problem Solving

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • One 6-8 hour shift per month preferred.
  • Proof of minimum vehicle insurance as required by law (if using own vehicle); Ability to lift and carry up to 40 - 45 pounds; Comfortable with the use of cell phones

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