Position Description
Blood Donor Ambassador (Urgent Need)
Summary
This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.
The purpose of the Blood Donor Ambassador is to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience.
- Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.
- Assist donors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions.
- Express gratitude and ensure each blood donor is sincerely thanked for their donation
Schedule
The preferred commitment is a minimum of 6 hours/month (typically 1-2 shifts per month) for 6 months. Please note: new applicants are asked to register for their 1st shift within their first 30 days upon completion of the application. If you are not yet ready to sign up for a shift, please postpone completing the application for this position until you have availability for a shift within the 30-day timeframe.
Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to display the utmost professionalism and communication skills
- Extremely comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
- Ability to understand technology needed for position: Donor Check-in, Donor Tablet, Rapid Pass, Donor App, Book Now and Ability to explain/teach technology to donors and fellow volunteers
- Ability to understand and explain Right Type Mix to donors
- Ability to regularly commit to schedule, arrive punctually and adapt to a change driven culture
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Important: This is a fulfilling volunteer opportunity, and not a paid employment position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $1.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person