Help Save Lives at Mobile Blood Drives and Donation Centers
ORGANIZATION: Vitalant
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Help us brighten lives for area patients by providing a positive, rewarding experience for donors at Vitalant’s one-day Mobile Blood Drives and our Donation Centers.
We're looking for volunteers that are committed to giving back to their communities and helping us in our mission to save lives.
Responsibilities may include:
- Welcome and check-in donors
- Explain the donation process and answer any non-medical/eligibility questions
- Manage donor flow when needed
- Provide courteous communication and assistance to donors and staff
- Assist with set up and help maintain cleanliness in Reception and Refreshment areas
- Provide donors with refreshments after donating
- Report any possible adverse post-donation reactions to staff
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About Vitalant
Location:
5505 Pearl Street, Rosemont, IL 60018, 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 improvements.
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.
We can't make this happen without the support of our volunteers!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Pittsburgh, PA 15238
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Customer Service
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 50 Hours per calendar year. That's less than 5 hours a month!
- • Ability to communicate effectively & provide excellent customer service • Demonstrate professional demeaner at all times • Comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds