Biomedical Transportation Specialist Volunteer (Volunteer Blood Driver)

Business: American Red Cross

Location: Baltimore

PART TIME • TEMPORARY – VOLUNTEER – FLEXIBLE HOURS  

Business Product/Service: Humanitarian

Business Address:
4700 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Phone: (410) 913-9154

Contact Name: Kristi Giles
Title: Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
Email: kristi.giles@redcross.org
Website: www.redcross.org/volunteer

Job Description

Purpose: In a safe and timely manner, volunteers will transport collected blood and blood products from community blood drives to the Regional Facility, 4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD and various hospitals. Red Cross vehicle available for use.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Distribute blood to area hospitals as routine or “stat” deliveries
• Transport blood and blood products from blood collection sites to the laboratory for processing
• Pick up and return boxes as needed
• Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures
• Communicate and share feedback between Red Cross personnel and customers
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner

Time Commitment:
• Flexible hours. The minimum commitment is two shifts per month (any day of the week), each shift being 3-6 hours
• Commitment of at least 1 year.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• Must be 19+ years of age
• Valid State driver’s license – 3 years driving experience
• Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
• Able to verify safe driving records with state or insurance
• Current car registration and insurance required if using own vehicle
• Experience to demonstrate reliability
• Ability to lift, up to 45 lbs. (for hospital deliveries)
• Successful completion of American Red Cross Defensive Driving Course

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check, Medium Lifting

Wages per hour: unpaid – Volunteer
Number of openings: 10
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:
MONDAY multiple shifts available  TUESDAY multiple shifts available  WEDNESDAY multiple shifts available  THURSDAY multiple shifts available  FRIDAY multiple shifts available  SATURDAY multiple shifts available  SUNDAY multiple shifts available
Shift: 3-6 hours per shift; 2 shifts per month

How to Apply: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=81228&h=184&p=1285290
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 3 years safe driving experience required
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 08/31/2023