CHECK IT OUT! Could you SAVE LIVES by delivering blood to local area hospitals?
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
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RED CROSS - HOSPITAL DELIVERY DRIVER INFORMATION SESSIONNO COMMITMENT, JUST CHECK US OUT AND EXPLORE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU.Transport blood and blood products throughout the Greater Houston Area. This opportunity is available 7 days a week and 24 hours/day.
This is a great opportunity for those who want to combine service with some alone time or for couples who would like to volunteer together.
Key Responsibilities- Distribute blood to area hospitals as routine or "stat" deliveries (Red Cross will provide the vehicle)
- Transport blood and blood products from blood collection sites to the laboratory for processing
- Pick up and return boxes as needed
- Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures
- Communicate and share feedback between Red Cross personnel and customers
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner
- Willingness to support Red Cross mission
- Valid TEXAS driver’s license - 3 years driving experience
- Familiarity with geographic area
- Able to verify safe driving records with state or insurance
- Experience to demonstrate reliability
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. (for hospital deliveries)
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course (within 6 months of placement)
- Volunteer must commit to taking one driving shift per month
- Length of Time Varies based on distance from Headquarters
- Shifts available 7 days a week
Register at https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=rco_opportunity_detail&opportunity_id=84469&postal_code=77098&return_nd=rco_opportunity_browse_list or email kimberly.patel@redcross.org.
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About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Location:
2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, 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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2700 Southwest FreewayHoustonHouston, TX 77098
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- 4 hours/shift. At least 2 shifts per month.
- Must have a good driving record.