VOLUNTEER
You can also donate your time!
The Central California Blood Center welcomes members of the community who want to take part in its mission to help save lives. In fact, our volunteers are an integral part of the effort to keep the Central Valley’s blood supply at needed levels.
Whether performing clerical duties at the corporate site, helping in the canteen at one of our five donor centers across the Valley or “hitting the streets” to encourage donors to give during special event blood drives – our volunteers are making an impact on their community.
Avneet Johal
CCBC Volunteer
JUST A FEW OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING A CCBC VOLUNTEER:
- Making an impact in your community by helping to save lives
- Meeting new people
- Developing new skills while working in a friendly atmosphere
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A VOLUNTEER?
- Be at least 18 years of age – there is no upper age limit to volunteer
- Complete volunteer application and training
- Provide quality service to donors
- The schedule can be as specific or as flexible as you need it to be
Volunteer Positions
CANTEEN VOLUNTEER
- Works a regular, weekly shift, coming in every week for their requested timeslot.
- May be asked to assist with special events or in-center drives, periodically.
- Canteen Volunteers are outgoing, friendly, and attentive.
- May involve periods of standing but sitting for short durations is OK for this work.
- Monitor donors post donation
- Help with donor flow when necessary
- Restock canteen and keep area clean
MOBILE DRIVE VOLUNTEER
- Receives email opportunities for mobile drives
- When contacted, if available for mobile drive, sends reply promptly.
- Provides own transportation to/from mobile drive location.
- Generally, requires long periods of standing, with shorter rest breaks.
- Monitor donors post donation
- Help with donor flow when necessary
SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER
- Receives email opportunities for special event
- When contacted, if available for event, sends reply promptly.
- Provides own transportation to/from event.
- Generally, requires long periods of standing, with shorter rest breaks.
DONOR ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER
- Recruited as needed to help call donors.
- Write handwritten “Thank You” and “Birthday” cards.
- Uses script when calling or writing cards.
Volunteer FAQ
Where would I be working?
The CCBC currently has five Donor Centers located in Northwest Fresno, Central Fresno, North Fresno, Clovis, and Visalia. Along with Mobile Drives that travel to work sites, schools, etc. throughout the Central Valley.
What would I do?
Volunteers help us in so many ways: monitoring donors after their donation, helping at blood drives and special events or assisting with special projects.
What background do I need?
None, volunteers will receive on-the-job training and will not be left to work on their own until they feel confident.
What are the desired skills and interests?
We are looking for those who enjoy people, possess an outgoing personality, are responsible, and can be flexible.
What is the time commitment?
There is no set commitment as we happily accept whatever time our volunteers are able to donate.
How do I volunteer?
Please fill out the online volunteer application, or contact Central California Blood Center’s Marketing Assistant, Marisol Rios at mrios@donateblood.org or (559) 389-5442.
SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER
Please fill out the online volunteer application below, or contact Central California Blood Center’s Marketing Assistant, Marisol Rios at mrios@donateblood.org or (559) 389-5442.
