Volunteer Drivers Needed to Deliver Lifesaving Blood Products to Local Hospitals!
How does it feel to help save a life? This is your chance to find out! If you have a little free time, love driving, and enjoy meeting new people, the Red Cross has a great volunteer position for you.
Why Is This Position So Important?
The Red Cross collects and distributes about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. When you deliver blood, platelets, or other blood products to a hospital, you’re delivering hope to a person when they need it most.
About This Position
Are you a dependable, safe, and courteous driver who can help us make this important delivery?
Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals. In some cases, Red Cross vehicles are available for use. If not, a reimbursement of $0.14 per mile will be offered. We need you to commit to 2 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours but can take longer due to traffic.
You’ll also need to meet these important qualifications:
Have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
Have 3 years driving experience and a clean driving record
Can lift up to 45 lbs.
Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help save a life.
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
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's 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.
Community
Emergency & Safety
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Coos CountyCoos Bay, OR97420
(43.3623,-124.235)
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 19
Orientation or Training
We ask that our volunteer commits to 2 shifts per month. Shift length dependant on routes.
