Volunteers carry out 90 percent of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. They help victims of disaster, provide care and comfort to ill and injured service members and veterans, teach others lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR, help staff blood drives and much more. Your time and talent can make a real difference in people’s lives. Join our lifesaving team today!
As a Blood Services Transportation Specialist, you will be a hero by delivering life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assisting our blood collections teams with delivering supplies, or returning blood products from locations in the region -- directly helping patients in need. Using our user-friendly mobile app, you can easily choose times that work for you (both scheduled or on-demand) and make deliveries ensuring that blood, platelets, and other critical supplies get to the hospital swiftly. You’ll be a vital part of our Regional Biomedical Services team, making a tangible impact every day. Every trip you make saves lives.
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Initial position until all required training and qualifications are completed to obtain the disaster responder group and activity service associate (G/A/P) and position description.
As a volunteer donor ambassador, you’ll ensure every blood donor has a wonderful experience from start to finish. Greet donors with a warm smile, assist them with checking in, and express heartfelt thanks for their generous donation. You’ll be a key part of our Biomedical Services team, making a real difference every day. Each shift you take helps save lives. While this position requires that volunteers speak English, in some locations the role may place a special emphasis on engaging with donors whose preferred language is Spanish. (NOTE: this is not a translator role)
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Red Cross and our volunteer opportunities. For more information, please email ENCRecruit@RedCross.org or visit www.RedCross.org/volunteer.