Urgent need in Waterloo Iowa area! Be a hero and deliver life-saving blood to area hospitals!
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Transportation Specialist!Key ResponsibilitiesTransport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratoryTransport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or "stat" deliveries.Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary.Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as neededComplete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessaryCommunicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues.Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross.Time CommitmentPreferred commitment: 2-4 shifts/month for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site in the daytime, evening and weekends. Minimum Commitment of 6 months with opportunity to renew.QualificationsWillingness to support the Red Cross missionValid state driver's license and 3 years driving experienceFamiliarity with geographic area and driving routesAble to verify safe driving record (MVR)Current insurance and state registration required if using own vehicleAbility to lift 45 lbs. Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in positionSuccessful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, requiredVolunteers who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 may participate in Red Cross events as long as they wear a mask. All volunteers, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask if requested by a client. Masks will be provided at each event.For more information or to apply go to:https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday
About American Red Cross of Nebraska and Iowa
Mission StatementThe American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.Vision StatementThe American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that......all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
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