Organization
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

American Red Cross - Blood Delivery Driver (Culver City) - Van Provided

Duration
Recruiting through Jun 30th
Location
Los Angeles, CA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting through Jun 30th

Los Angeles, CA 90016

About this Opportunity

QUICK OVERVIEW
Are you a dependable, safe, and courteous driver who can help us make this important delivery? Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. We need you to commit to 2-4 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours.
 
IMPACT
The American Red Cross collects and distributes about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. When you deliver blood, platelets, or other blood products to a hospital, you’re delivering hope to a person when they need it most. Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help save a life.
 
VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Transport blood from the 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 safely and responsibly as a representative of the American Red Cross

REQUIREMENTS

  • Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies.
  • Willingness to carry vaccination cards to work assignments.
  • 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 a 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

You’ll also need to meet these important qualifications:

  • Have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
  • Have 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record
  • Can lift to 45 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Volunteers must register for a minimum of 2 four-hour shifts per month. 

Features

  • All Ages

Issue area

  • Health & Wellness