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Are you retired? Help save lives with Vitalantin Las Cruces!

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ORGANIZATION: Vitalant Texas

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Are You Retired? Make a Difference with Vitalant in El Paso!

If you’re retired and looking for a way to give back to the community, Vitalant needs you! We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help at our Mobile Blood Drives in Las Cruces, and we’d love to have you on board!

What You’ll Do:
  • Welcome & Check-in Donors: Be the friendly face that makes donors feel at ease and ready to give.
  • Provide Support & Information: Answer questions and explain the donation process with a smile.
  • Keep Things Running Smoothly: Help set up and maintain the reception and hospitality areas, ensuring everything is clean and stocked.
  • Encourage Donors: Restock snacks and drinks, and encourage donors to stay hydrated after donating.
  • Support the Team: Assist with reminder calls and follow-up activities when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Must be 16+ (retirees welcome!)
  • Friendly and reliable: A positive attitude and dependable nature are key!
  • Commit to at least 50 hours per year (and you get to choose your schedule!)
  • Reliable transportation to our Donor Centers in El Paso
  • Must pass a Criminal Background Check
Why Volunteer with Vitalant?
  • Help Save Lives: Every shift you work helps ensure blood is available for those who need it most.
  • Flexible Schedule: Choose shifts that work best for you, and volunteer as much as you'd like.
  • Training Provided: Get all the training you need to be a great Blood Drive Volunteer!
  • Meet New People: Join a community of like-minded volunteers and make a real impact!

If you're retired and want to make your time count, we’d love to have you join our team. Reach out today for more info or to sign up!

If you are interested in registering to be a volunteer at this event or have any questions, please contact me.

Karen Arellano
Volunteer Services Specialist
karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org
c 325-223-7511

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About Vitalant Texas

Location:

424 S. Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, TX 79912, US

Mission Statement

Vitalant exists to make a difference in people's lives by bringing together the best people, inspiring individuals to donate blood, producing a safe and ample blood supply, advancing cutting-edge research and embracing continuous quality improvement.

Description

Vitalant ("Vye-TAL-ent") is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. Every day, Vitalant needs to collect about 5,300 blood, platelet and plasma donations to help save lives. For more information and to schedule a donation appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

We can't make this happen without the support of our volunteers!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Women
Community, Seniors, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Las Cruces, NM 88011

(32.30359,-106.60555)
 

SKILLS

  • Food & Beverage Services
  • Customer Service
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

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