Organization
American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Urgent! Blood Drive Volunteers Needed

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Peoria, IL

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

311 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605

About this Opportunity

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department (Your Local Area). This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

The purpose of theBloodDonorAmbassadoris to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance theblooddonorexperience. Engage withblooddonors to promoteblooddonation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regularblooddonations. Assistdonors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions. Express gratitude and ensure eachblooddonors are sincerely thanked for their donation.Responsibilities
  • Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient
  • Greetdonors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through theblooddonation process
  • Managedonorflow and directdonors to Check-In
  • Model excellent customer service behaviors.
  • Ensureblooddonors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of theblooddonation process.
  • Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values
  • Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to matchdonorsbloodtype with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix)
  • Check Post Donation Info and time
  • Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas
  • Provide customer service todonors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that eachdonoris recognized for his/her contribution.
  • Check thatdonorhas their post-donation information before leaving the drive
  • Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protectdonors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self)
  • May be asked to sanitize/disinfectdonorareas and beds
  • May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-scheduledonorappointments, and perform follow up activities as directed
  • Encouragedonors to downloadDonorApp, use Rapid Pass
Time CommitmentVariable; preferred commitment: 1+ shift/month, average shift is 5-6 hours
Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer to apply or contact [email protected]/(309)322-0566 for more details

Skills/Interests

  • Physical Labor