A variety of shifts are available. The American Red Cross depends on volunteers to ensure an adequate supply of blood to 100 hospitals in the region. Volunteer drivers assist with hospital deliveries, component runs, shuttle runs, blood pick up from blood drives, and urgent run deliveries of blood to hospitals in the region. Must be at least 21 years of age, with a valid driver's license and good driving record. Certification in First Aid Basics required, training is provided.
Urgent runs require a flexible schedule and the ability to respond with short notice.
Return to Top Volunteer Groups Wanted The American Red Cross is currently recruiting service organizations and other groups to participate in the volunteer staffing of community blood drives to meet the ever increasing need for blood in the region. The service organization or group must have at least five participating individuals who are interested in volunteering at several blood drives each year. In addition, the group must have a coordinator who is willing to organize the scheduling of the group's volunteer members. Members must be at least 16 years of age. Red Cross volunteer drivers can shuttle group members from the Red Cross to blood drive locations.