Red Cross: Volunteer Driver- Deliver Lifesaving Blood to Area Hospitals

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross, Central Maryland Chapter

Purpose: In a safe and timely manner, transport collected blood and blood products throughout the area to various hospitals and to the Regional Facility, 4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

· Distribute blood to area hospitals as routine or "stat" deliveries

· 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

Time Commitment:

· Flexible hours. The minimum commitment is two shifts per month (any day of the week), each shift being 3-6 hours during daytime hours.

· Presently, we need early morning and early-midafternoon weekday and weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

· Valid State driver's license - 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 45 lbs. (for hospital deliveries)

· Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course

**This is an in-person volunteer position. Proof of covid-19 vaccination is required.**

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring