Volunteer Driver

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Description

Location: Rhode Island (pickups at donor centers and mobile blood drives throughout Rhode Island and surrounding Masschusetts towns with deliveries to the Providence Laboratory)

Schedule: Flexible; weekday and weekend opportunities available

Help Deliver Hope

Every blood donation has the potential to save a life—but only if it reaches the laboratory quickly and safely. As a Volunteer Driver, you'll play a vital role in our lifesaving mission by transporting blood products from donor centers and community blood drives to the Rhode Island Blood Center's Providence Laboratory.

If you enjoy driving, have a reliable vehicle, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is a rewarding opportunity to help patients in need.

Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Pick up boxed blood products from donor centers and community blood drives

  • Safely transport blood products to the Rhode Island Blood Center Providence Laboratory

  • Occasionally deliver supplies from the Providence Donor Center to donor centers or blood drives

  • Record delivery information with laboratory staff

  • Submit a brief report after each route using our volunteer management system

Qualifications

We're looking for volunteers who:

  • Are at least 21 years old

  • Have a valid driver's license

  • Maintain current vehicle registration and auto insurance

  • Can successfully complete motor vehicle and criminal background checks

  • Can safely operate a vehicle in changing road and weather conditions

  • Can lift up to 35 pounds

  • Have strong customer service skills

  • Are dependable, adaptable, and able to follow schedules and directions

  • Are comfortable using a smartphone or app-based scheduling system

Why Volunteer?

Every delivery helps ensure lifesaving blood reaches patients when they need it most. Your time behind the wheel directly supports hospitals and emergency care throughout our community.

Get Started

Complete our volunteer application to begin the onboarding process:

https://www.ribc.org/support-us/volunteer/