Volunteer Needs From: Pittsburgh Cares

As the face of Vitalant blood drives, the Blood Drive Volunteer will ensure that blood donors have an exceptional experience from the moment they arrive until the time they leave. 

Responsibilities include: 

Welcome and check-in donors.  Explain the donation process as necessary and answer any questions donors may have.  Ensure each donor reads pre-donation materials  Offer promotional items when available  Encourage donors to donate the best product for their blood type for maximum impact  Manage donor flow  Provide excellent customer service  Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Refreshment/Hospitality areas   Ensure Refreshment/Hospitality area is clean, restocked, and donors are re-hydrated after donation procedure.  Check if donor was provided post-donation information before leaving the drive  Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to staff. 

 
Qualifications/Requirements 

Must be at least 16 years old  Must pass a Criminal Background Check with SSN if 18 or older Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service care  Demonstrate professional demeaner at all times  Comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds   Ability to understand technology needed for position: Donor Check-in, tablets, smart phones, apps, etc.   Ability to explain/teach technology to donors   Ability to regularly commit to a schedule, arrive punctually, and adapt to changes.  Reliable transportation 

Ready to get started? In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your attendance by completing the APPLICATION

Vitalant is looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to join our volunteer team! Our volunteers attend different blood drives at high schools, local businesses, churches, etc. and help our staff in the caring of our lifesaving blood donors! 

Responsibilities include: 

Welcome and check-in donors.  Explain the donation process as necessary and answer any questions donors may have.  Ensure each donor reads pre-donation materials  Offer promotional items when available  Encourage donors to donate the best product for their blood type for maximum impact  Manage donor flow  Provide excellent customer service  Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Refreshment/Hospitality areas   Ensure Refreshment/Hospitality area is clean, restocked, and donors are re-hydrated after donation procedure.  Check if donor was provided post-donation information before leaving the drive  Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to staff. 

 
Qualifications/Requirements 

Must be at least 16 years old  Must pass a Criminal Background Check with SSN if 18 or older Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service care  Demonstrate professional demeaner at all times  Comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds   Ability to understand technology needed for position: Donor Check-in, tablets, smart phones, apps, etc.   Ability to explain/teach technology to donors   Ability to regularly commit to a schedule, arrive punctually, and adapt to changes.  Reliable transportation 

Ready to get started? In addition to confirming your registration here (by selecting "Sign Up") you will also need to confirm your attendance by following the link