Drive to Save Lives - Become a Volunteer Blood Transporter
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Looking for flexible volunteering? The Red Cross needs you! Help deliver lifesaving blood donations with on-demand volunteering opportunities. Make a lifesaving impact today!We’re in urgent need of dedicated volunteers who can be available for STAT and ASAP deliveries-the ones where every minute matters. When hospitals call, we need to move fast. These deliveries are critical, often in response to time-sensitive medical needs.We’re looking for volunteers who can:Respond quickly when an urgent delivery is neededDrive with care and purpose under time-sensitive conditionsCommit to being reliable and available on short noticeRequirements:A valid driver’s license and clean driving recordThe ability to lift boxes of blood productsA reliable, calm presence under pressureA caring heart and a commitment to follow throughJoin us and be the vital link between the lab and the patient. When time is short, your swift action can make all the difference.Volunteer. *To learn about volunteer opportunities or to sign up, click the link.*https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=154488&h=193&p=1864067
About American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region
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.Fundamental Principles of the Global Red Cross Network Humanity The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.Neutrality In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Red Cross may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.Independence The Red Cross is independent. The national societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that
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