- 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