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Field: Blood Drive Volunteer

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

America Red Cross Serving the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys,American Red Cross Serving Greater Long Beach and South Bay,American Red Cross Serving Metro and Southeast Los Angeles,American Red Cross Serving the Northern Valleys,American Red Cross Serving Western Los Angeles

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

Most blood drives are six hours long during normal business hours, weekends are limited.

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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