Volunteer Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory
• Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or “stat” deliveries
• Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
• Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
• Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
• Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross

Qualifications

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission, required
• Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
• Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
• Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
• Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
• Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
• Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required

Training

• Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
• American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course
• Transportation Specialist Guidebook Training
• Volunteer Connection scheduling training and tutorial
• On the job training