Urgent need in Omaha NE area! Be a hero and deliver life-saving blood to area hospitals!

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross of Nebraska and Iowa

Transportation Specialist!

Key Responsibilities

• Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory
• Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or "stat" deliveries.
• Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary.
• Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
• Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
• Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues.
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross.

Time Commitment

Preferred commitment: 2-4 shifts/month for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site in the daytime, evening and weekends. Minimum Commitment of 6 months with opportunity to renew.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission
• Valid state driver's license and 3 years driving experience
• Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
• Able to verify safe driving record (MVR)
• Current insurance and state registration required if using own vehicle
• Ability to lift 45 lbs. Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position
• Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required

· Volunteers who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 may participate in Red Cross events as long as they wear a mask. All volunteers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask if requested by a client. Masks will be provided at each event.

· For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring