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Make a Lifesaving Impact - Volunteer at Our San Rafael Blood Drive!

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ORGANIZATION: Vitalant Bay Area

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Vitalant is seeking a dedicated volunteer to help support our weekly blood drive at:

Marin Bible Church Gym (formerly Valley Baptist)
10 Sequoia Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Our organization is committed to providing lifesaving blood products to local hospitals, helping patients undergoing cancer treatment, surgeries, and emergencies. Volunteers play a critical role in ensuring a smooth and positive experience for our donors.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Welcome and check in donors

  • Provide friendly communication and donor assistance

  • Explain the donation process and answer general questions

  • Help set up and maintain a clean, inviting environment

  • Restock the hospitality area and encourage post-donation hydration

  • Support staff with reminder calls and donor follow-up as needed

Qualifications:

  • Age 16 or older

  • Able to pass a Criminal Background Check

  • Commit to a minimum of 50 volunteer hours per year

  • Attend a Virtual Vitalant Volunteer Orientation

Whether you're retired, a student, or simply have a few hours to give, your time can help save lives and support your community. A consistent, weekly presence is especially helpful-though we welcome flexibility and can work with your availability.

Ready to Get Started?
Contact:
Karen Arellano
Vitalant Volunteer Services Coordinator
karellano-gallegos@vitalant.org
(325) 223-7511

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About Vitalant Bay Area

Location:

400 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005, 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
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

CA 94960

(37.98854,-122.56555)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • once a week

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