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Volunteer Opportunities

New York-Penn

Volunteers are critical to the American Red Cross Blood Services' mission of supplying the safest possible, most reliable, most cost effective blood through voluntary donations. As an American Red Cross volunteer you can help others, gain experience and make friends. Your talents will be used to help the Red Cross to provide blood to people in need.
 
The American Red Cross is an organization governed, supported and primarily staffed by volunteers. Today, 1.3 million Americans throughout the nation are Red Cross volunteers. The New York-Penn Region depends upon its volunteers to provide services that are essential to its mission. We truly could not save lives without you!
 
The New York Penn Region offers a variety of Volunteer Opportunities as outlined below:
 
Blood Drive Volunteers receive their training and are scheduled through local Red Cross Chapters. They work at blood drives and fixed sites in their own neighborhoods. Reception Area Volunteers are the face of the American Red Cross to the blood donor.  They warmly welcome donors and guide them through the donation registration process by...
Volunteers pre-assemble supplies that are used at blood drives. Individuals, families, civic or corporate groups find this a fun and rewarding way to make a difference. Rochester Center only.
If you are looking for an opportunity that is meaningful and makes you feel appreciated every day, we invite you to join the Volunteer Driver Program!