American Red Cross - Blood Delivery Driver (Culver City) - Van Provided

QUICK OVERVIEW
Are you a dependable, safe, and courteous driver who can help us make this important delivery? Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. We need you to commit to 2-4 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours.
 
IMPACT
The American Red Cross collects and distributes about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. When you deliver blood, platelets, or other blood products to a hospital, you’re delivering hope to a person when they need it most. Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help save a life.
 
VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport blood from the collection site to Red Cross laboratory
• Transport 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 needed
• Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
• Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
• Drive safely and responsibly as a representative of the American Red Cross

REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies.
• Willingness to carry vaccination cards to work assignments.
• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission, required
• Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
• Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
• Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
• Current insurance and state registration if using a personal vehicle, required
• Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
• Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position required

You’ll also need to meet these important qualifications:

• Have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance
• Have 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record
• Can lift to 45 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Volunteers must register for a minimum of 2 four-hour shifts per month.