Join the volunteer team

Donor Monitor

Purpose:

• Monitor blood donor safety following donation.
• Provide a positive, customer-service oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Observe donors for adverse reactions following the donation process
• Serve refreshments necessary for the replacement of vital body fluids
• Rebook blood donors for next donation appointment
• Alert staff immediately if reactions occur
• Maintain a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for donors
• Maintain annual updated training status.

Qualifications:                    

• A desire to help and excellent communication skills required.
• Must be dependable, friendly, attentive, and enjoy people.
• Mobility necessary in order to serve refreshments.

Commitment:

• Flexible days and times are available, depending on current openings and needs in your region.
• A completed background check is required for this position.

Training: 

• One training session required.  Can be scheduled to happen during first shift.

Volunteer Courier

Purpose:

• Transport blood and blood products safely and on time, using a Blood Center vehicle.  

Responsibilities:

• Pick up and deliver product. Use log to meet chain of custody requirements. Adhere to our safety policy.

Qualifications:

• Highly reliable and trustworthy, 21 years and older, valid driver’s license with decent driving record, ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Commitment:

• Regular shifts are available, but substitute couriers are needed as well. Positions open morning, afternoon, and evening.

Training: 

• Train with another volunteer at least twice. Take blood borne pathogen training and defensive driving course (both offered by Blood Center).

Donor Registration

Purpose:

• Greet and register volunteer blood donors using a desktop or laptop computer and equipment. Maintain a professional, welcoming attitude

Responsibilities:

• Greet donors at Donor Centers and/or mobile sites.
• Identify, verify, retrieve, and record accurate information to register donors using a computer program.
• Manage donor appointments at check-in
• Maintain annual updated training status or competency assessment, and intermittent online updates.
• At Donor Centers, answer phone calls, make referrals and give basic directions.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer services and communication skills
• A desire to help.
• Ability to record accurate information using a computer keyboard
• Ability to provide clear direction to donors is necessary.
• Dependability
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• A working and accessible email address is required to remain current in this position.

Commitment:

• Flexible days and times are available, depending on current openings and needs in your region.
• This position requires a commitment of a minimum of one shift or practice session (3-6 hours) per month to maintain current status.
• A completed background check is required for this position.

Training: 

• Training typically takes three sessions to complete.

Blood Drive Coordinator

• Coordinate a blood drive at your business, faith organization, school, or community organization.
• Ability to connect with your community to promote the blood drive and recruit donors.
• Coordinate site details.
• Great opportunity for a group!

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Volunteer Caller (Renton only)

Purpose:

• To remind donors of their appointment times for blood donation at centers and on mobiles.

Responsibilities:

• Greet donors on the phone. Remind donors of their appointment, take note of any scheduling changes, and re-schedule appointments.

Qualifications:

• A desire to help, the ability to learn and use a predictive dialer (computerized calling system), the ability to communicate with donors in a clear, concise, and pleasant voice.
• Must be able to use basic, windows-based, computer programs.

Time Commitment:

• Work 2-4 shifts monthly, either weekday morning (9am – Noon) or afternoon (1pm – 4pm)
• This position requires a minimum commitment of 3 months.
• Positions are only available at our new Call Center located in Renton.

Administrative Assistant

Purpose:

• Assist with clerical tasks in various Blood Center department and locations.

Responsibilities:

• Varied tasks which can include: filing, preparing mailings, and data entry
• Some communication with the public and/or phone calling on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• A desire to help and willing to work as part of a team or independently.
• Some computer skills may be required.
• Qualifications may differ depending on specific regional needs.

Commitment:

• Flexible days and times are available, depending on current openings and needs in your region. A completed background check is required for this position.

Training: 

• Varies per task.

Blood Drive Promotions Volunteer

Purpose:

• Increase participation at community blood drives by managing the placement of promotional
  a-frame signs in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Transport and post accurate signs and blood drive information at pre-determined community sites.
• Remove signs following blood drives.
• Communicate regularly with Donor Representatives regarding blood drive dates, locations, and signage needs.

Qualifications:

• A desire to help, ability to communicate accurately with Blood Center staff on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift a-frame signs weighing roughly 13 pounds and to accomplish projects independently.

Commitment: 

• Flexible days and times are available, depending on current openings and needs in your region.
• A completed background check is required for this position.

Training: 

• One training session required.

Other opportunities may be available to you. Contact us to find out which ways you can help.