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2 people are interested
Love to drive? Put your skills to good use as a Transportation Specialist
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
After every blood donation, the blood is processed and tested. Then, it needs to be transported to local hospitals, so that it is on the shelves should, you or I or our friends or family members need it. Right now, We have a real shortage of volunteers to transport the blood from our processing labs to the hospitals. Volunteers need no prior experience. You need a clean driving record, a big heard and the ability to lift our boxes. This opportunity can also be done with a spouse, significant other, or family member to serve as a navigator.
Purpose: To transport blood and blood products throughout the region in a safe and timely manner.
Reports To: Blood Services Greater Alleghenies: Biomedical Volunteer Scheduling Specialist II
Responsibilities:
- Distribute blood to area hospitals as routine
- 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
Qualifications:
- Willingness to support Red Cross mission
- Successful completion of background check and motor vehicle report
- Valid state Driver's License with 3 years driving experience
- Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
- Able to verify safe driving records with state or insurance
- Current car registration and insurance required if using own vehicle
- Experience to demonstrate reliability
- Ability to lift up to 45lbs.
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
WHEN
WHERE
2801 Liberty Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15222
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Truck Driving
- Warehousing
- Warehouse Equipment Operations
- Inventory Management
- Delivery
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible scheduling