Columbia, MO Deliver Life-Saving Blood to Patients in Need Using Small Red Cross Vans

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas

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Do you or someone you know like to drive AND save lives? Then this might be a volunteer opportunity for you! You are literally saving lives as you pick up and deliver blood products for the Red Cross!

Deliver life-saving blood products to patients in need using small Red Cross vans.

Requirements

  • 18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license
  • Safe driving record
  • Able to lift boxes of up to 45 pounds a short distance
  • Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​
  • Flexible 4 hour shifts available 7 days/week

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

  • "When I know there’s a person on the other end waiting for the blood I’m delivering, there’s no feeling like it." ~David W.
  • "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W.
  • "I love being able to pick and choose the times to volunteer. The flexibility makes it so easy." ~Charles T.
  • "I was originally concerned about the lifting since I’m a woman, but I was taught the right way. I absolutely love the feeling of giving back. ~Jean A.

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About American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas

Location:

American Red Cross, 10195 Corporate Square Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132, 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

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒ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 or through the generosity of blood donors, providing critical blood to people in need, 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

Community
Emergency & Safety
Health & Medicine
Community, Emergency & Safety, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1511 S. Providence RdColumbia, MO 65203

(38.932037,-92.33871)
 

DATE POSTED

March 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Supply Chain
  • Customer Service
  • Delivery
  • Operations
  • Transportation

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Once you become a volunteer, you will work with the supervisor to help determine best times for you to volunteer.

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