Transportation volunteers travel throughout our service area transporting blood products and supplies for timely distribution to and from mobile blood drives, hospitals, and donation centers.

Volunteer Role Description:

• Deliver products and supplies to and from Vitalant facilities and hospitals within the community it serves.
• Pick up collected blood products from Vitalant Mobile Blood Drives in a nearby community and deliver to Vitalant facility for processing.
• Deliver supplies to Vitalant’s satellite centers or blood drives.
• Provide excellent customer service to our communities’ hospitals and their employees

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must have valid Social Security Number
• Must pass Motor Vehicle Report check
• Demonstrate professional demeaner at all times
• Be comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds
• Lift at least 40 lbs. (assistive devices are available - e.g. carts, dolly’s, etc.)
• Must be able to follow directions (familiar with hands free navigation)

Required Training

• Vitalant Volunteer Orientation
• Transport Volunteer role-specific Training
• Onboarding with Volunteer Services Specialist
• Ride-along with currently trained volunteer
• Facility Tour
• Vitalant Company Vehicle Training
• Ongoing training and refresher courses