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Blood Services Transportation Specialist
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross- North Carolina
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Blood Services Transportation Specialist - Durham NC Area
Location: Greater Triangle Area Chapter Red Cross
Help Save Lives in your community by transporting blood!
Save lives by simply delivering blood and blood products from our blood distribution centers to local hospitals.
The American Red Cross needs volunteers to transport blood and blood products in a safe and timely manner using Red Cross vehicles.
Responsibilities: * Transport blood or blood products from blood distribution center to local hospitals. * 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: * Commit to 1-2 shifts each month for a minimum of 6 months (daytime, evening and weekend shifts available) * Valid NC state driver’s license - 3 years driving experience. * Able to verify safe driving records with state or insurance. * Reliability is a must.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (for hospital deliveries) * Successful completion of online American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course.
This position begins in the Raleigh/Durham area only and includes the pick-up of a Red Cross vehicle (minivan or sprinter van) at the beginning of each shift. Email VolunteerCarolinas@redcross.org or Call or text (919)709-8129 for more information. You can also go directly to www.redcross.org/volunteer to start your online application.
One of our top priorities is the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, blood donors and recipients, and the people we serve. In addition to following CDC recommendations, the Red Cross continues to implement many safety precautions including vaccine requirements, masks, enhanced cleaning procedures and encouraging social distancing. *Note: this does not apply where contrary to current state or local regulations
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About American Red Cross- North Carolina
Location:
100 North Peartree Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610, US
Mission Statement
The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors--in its international and national capacity--to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being.
Description
The American Red Cross (ARC), also known as The American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Emergency & Safety,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4737 University Dr. Building 3Durham, NC 27707
(35.95297 ,-78.96374 )
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Delivery
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment of 1-2 shifts minimum per month. Each shift lasts approx. 4-5 hours.
- We ask that you commit to a minimum of six months to maintain consistent staffing for our blood delivery program. It is essential to keep the blood product going to the patients who need it.