Blood Drive Ambassador (Shelby County)

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:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person