- Organization
- American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter
Urgent! Blood Drive Volunteers Needed
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Peoria, IL
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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
Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer to apply or contact [email protected]/(309)322-0566 for more details
Skills/Interests
- Physical Labor