Needed Volunteer to Check-in donors at Blood Drives (Rapid City)

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Blood Drive Volunteer -

As a representative of Vitalant at mobile drives and donation centers, Blood Drive Volunteers will ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome and check-in donors.
• Explain the donation process as necessary and answer any non-eligibility questions donors may have.
• Ensure each donor receives pre-donation materials
• Offer promotional items when available
• Encourage donors to donate the best product for their blood type for maximum impact
• Manage donor flow
• Provide excellent customer service
• Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Refreshment/Hospitality areas
• Ensure Refreshment/Hospitality area is clean, restocked, and donors are re-hydrated after donation procedure.
• Check if donor was provided post-donation information before leaving the drive
• Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to staff.
• May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must pass Criminal Background Check if 18 or older
• Must have a valid Social Security Number
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service
• Demonstrate professional demeaner at all times
• Comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
• Ability to understand technology needed for position: Donor Check-in, tablets, smart phones, apps, etc.
• Ability to regularly commit to a schedule, arrive punctually, and adapt to changes
• Reliable transportation
• Commit to 50 hours per calendar year

Required Training:

• Vitalant Volunteer Orientation
• Blood Drive Volunteer Role-specific Training
• Onboarding with Volunteer Specialist