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Blood Drive Volunteer - South LA Torrance South Bay Long Beach Whittier

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Blood Drive Volunteer - South LA Torrance South Bay Long Beach Whittier

Be the First Step in a Lifesaving Journey. As a Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassador, you’ll make every donor feel welcome and appreciated from start to finish. Greet donors with warmth, guide them through check-in, and express sincere thanks for their generous gift. You’ll be an essential part of team—each shift you take helps deliver hope and save lives.

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Locations

Field: Mobile Blood Drive District - South,Red Cross Office T4: Long Beach

Key Responsibilities

  • Create a Warm Welcome: Greet donors with gratitude and positivity, setting the tone for a lifesaving experience.
  • Guide the Journey: Assist donors through check-in for a smooth, stress-free process.
  • Provide Exceptional Care: Answer questions and ensure donors feel valued for their generosity.
  • Share Our Mission: Help donors understand how their gift saves lives and strengthens communities.
  • Educate & Empower: Explain the importance of blood types and how each donation helps patients in need.
  • Ensure Comfort & Safety: Monitor post-donation recovery and provide clear instructions for care.
  • Express Heartfelt Thanks: Reinforce the impact of every donation and the donor’s role in saving lives.
  • Stay Connected: Make friendly reminder calls to help donors reschedule and remain engaged.
  • Maintain a Safe Space: Keep donor areas clean and sanitized, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Adapt & Support: Deliver a consistent, mission-driven experience at both mobile blood drives and fixed sites.

Time Commitment

This position requires a minimum commitment of six months, and at least one shift per month. 

Shifts vary between 4-6 hours each. 

 

Development Opportunities

  • Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community
  • Network and meet new people
  • Develop customer service skills that last a lifetime

Qualifications

  • Mission-Driven: You’re passionate about helping donors feel valued and ensuring lifesaving blood reaches patients in need.
  • Age requirement: Volunteers must be 16 or older.
  • Professional & Confidential: Able to maintain donor privacy and respond appropriately to concerns or adverse reactions.
  • Strong Communicator: Comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and creating a welcoming environment.
  • Tech-Ready: Confident learning about Red Cross tools and able to explain them to donors.
  • Educator at Heart: Willing to learn and share information about donor optimization to encourage future engagement.
  • Reliable & Flexible: Committed to scheduled shifts, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Health & Safety Focused: Willing to learn and follow current public health guidelines and policies.
  • Language Skills: English required; Spanish proficiency encouraged in some locations

Training

The following Red Cross trainings are required to serve in this role:

  • Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
  • Online Blood Drive Volunteer Training
  • Ongoing training and refresher courses including Diverse Donor training

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