VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Blood Donor: If you are in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are at least 17 years old, you can donate a unit of blood as often as every eight weeks, and save the lives of up to three people. Click HERE for a blood drive schedule. Donate TODAY!

Donor Recruiter: Contact volunteer blood donors using a computer-generated telephone directory listing and ask the donors to make an appointment during specific times at scheduled blood drives throughout Tompkins County.

Registration Coordinator:
Greet donors as they arrive at the blood drive and guide them through the registration process.

Refreshment Server:
Provide donors at local blood drives with refreshments and maintain order in the refreshment area. Observe donors for signs of post-donation reaction or bleeding. Provide donors with recognition items.

Donor Observer:
Observe donors closely for signs of post-donation reaction or bleeding. Respond to the signs and symptoms of reaction by initiating care of donors and alerting collections staff.

Labeling Assistant:
Perform initial inspection and labeling of blood collection containers with regional ID labels and whole blood numbers, following designated procedures.

Recruitment Coordinator:
Work with the Blood Drive Supervisor to ensure smooth, coordinated blood drive operations through the efficient use of volunteer staff.

For more information or to schedule an appointment
contact the Red Cross at 273-1900 or
e-mail bloodservices@tompkins-redcross.org

American Red Cross of Tompkins County
201 West Clinton Street Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1900