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​How Do I Commit for Life as a Volunteer?​

You do not have to be a blood donor in order to volunteer. If you are ineligible to donate, volunteering is a great way to still be involved in our lifesaving mission! See how you can help as a volunteer!

 

 

 

Volunteer Qualifications

Minimum Age: 12 years old. Those ages 12 to 14 must be accompanied by a trained parent or guardian at all activities. Those ages 15 to 17 can volunteer with parental consent.

Orientation and training: All new volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation. To maintain active status, all volunteers must volunteer at least once, or attended an orientation within a calendar year.

Reliable transportation: Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from all volunteer assignments, orientation, and trainings.

Email access: All information about the volunteer program is communicated via email.

Volunteers should be dependable and friendly!

We do not accept volunteer phlebotomists or court-ordered community service.

 

Volunteers Earn Rewards Too!

We appreciate our volunteers and the time they dedicate to our community. As a thank you, volunteers can earn points in our Donor Rewards program every time they volunteer. Like donors, volunteers redeem points for e-gift cards to shop at their favorite places.

 

How Volunteers Earn Points

Bronze Level (1 to 9 hours per calendar year) = 10 points per hour

Silver Level (10 to 39 hours per calendar year) = 15 points per hour

Gold Level (40+ hours per calendar year) = 20 points per hour

IMPORTANT: Your gift card reward will be distributed electronically, so make sure we have your current email address.

Gold-level volunteers are eligible to request a complimentary Advanced Wellness Check. They will also receive an invitation to our annual awards event ‘A Celebration of Life’ and a tour of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's operations at Headquarters.

Contact the Volunteer Group

Do you have questions about volunteering at Gulf Coast Blood?

Call us: 713-791-6262.

or email us.

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