Job Details

Support Red Cross Blood Drives! (Portland Donation Site) (age 16+) Referral

Are you a friendly, well-organized and enthusiastic person who can represent the Red Cross to our blood donors?

• Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you're greeting donors, checking them in to their appointment, answering questions, or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support!

You'll need to meet these important qualifications:

• Manage the reception process by ensuring each donor is warmly greeted and assisted with initial intake according to the appointment priority system.
• May manage the hospitality experience by offering refreshments to donors, thanking them for their contribution, and alerting staff immediately if a donor shows signs of feeling unwell.
• Communicate in a professional manner with diverse populations and demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and directions consistently and thoroughly.

Opportunity Requirements:

• Background check + photo ID required.
• Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 18 requires parental consent.

Time Commitment:

• 1+ shift a month, shifts being 6 hours long. 6-month commitment.
• Weekday shifts available! Specifically on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 6 hour shifts vary between the hours of 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
• Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community.
• Network and meet new people.
• Develop customer service skills that last a lifetime.

Why is this position so important?

• The Red Cross collects and distributes about 40 percent of our nation's blood supply. When you help create a fulfilling donation experience and encourage visitors to make a long-term commitment to regular donations, you improve our ability to meet this critical need. Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help save lives.

Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!

**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

Activity Type: Administrative Support/Clerical, Event Organizing.

Requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age: 18+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.

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