 "I made a New Year's resolution to commit one day a month to volunteer at BBR. 2009 is my 4th year!
I am always encouraging others to give whole blood and platelets. I have faithfully donated blood every 8-10 weeks over the past 4 years, as well as donated my time and energy - and I did all of it lovingly. Thank you for allowing me to be part of a great local organization."
- Nancy Adams, Donor and Volunteer -
 "My favorite part of volunteering is keeping the high school kids supplied with their post-donation 'treats', seeing them show their pleasure in making it through without a reaction, and encouraging them to give again at the next drive. I feel I relate well to the HS donor population, since I have two teenage grandsons. My most satisfying role is being able to help the BBR staff in the recovery process when a small minority of students experience a post-donation reaction."
- Stan Salomon, Donor and Volunteer -
Help Us Make a Difference in Our Community!
By volunteering your time, you are helping to save lives. Blood Bank of the Redwoods is looking for friendly, upbeat volunteers to serve at our blood drives throughout Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties. All training is provided. We offer very flexible schedules. This is a wonderful way to connect with the community.
What's involved?
- Travel with the mobile crew or meet them on site
- Serve refreshments to donors
- Monitor donors after they donate
- Work 4-7 hour shifts
Mobile drives mean plenty of opportunities for you to help near or far
Blood Bank of the Redwoods coordinates more than 50 mobile drives a month in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties. The majority of these drives require a Volunteer Host to work in the Mobile Canteen.
The Canteen Host is responsible for watching over donors and alerting a nurse in the unlikely event that a donor has a reaction. The Host is also responsible for serving juice, cookies and snacks to the donors.
Where do I find the time?
The hours you spend volunteering will depend entirely on your availability. Shifts can begin as early as 7am, end as late as 9pm, and range from 4 to 7 hours depending on the location you choose. Volunteers are a vital part of our team!
Every day we have a need for volunteers on our mobile drives throughout Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.
 Top Reasons to Volunteer
- Gives people hope
- Good for the community
- Makes YOU feel good
- Meet new friends
- Make an impact
- Gain leadership skills
- You’ll be greatly appreciated
- It’s free
For more information, call us at
707-545-1222, or send an email to volunteer@bbr.org |
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