Needs From: Get Connected - Volunteer Fox Cities

CBC volunteers have a passion for supporting our communities and caring for others!

Blood Drive Registration is one way that you can help at the Community Blood Center. The only real “job requirement” is a personal desire to help others. Volunteer orientation and training are provided.  As a Registration Attendant, you will value and appreciate our donors, and ensure they review the online blood donation materials and complete their personal health history questionnaire, prior to their blood donation. NO medical experienced required.

Volunteer opportunities are available on a variety of days, times, and locations, and there is no minimum or maximum number of hours for volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are regularly available in Appleton, Oshkosh, Little Chute, and in other cities and small towns throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.

Please visit the CBC website to learn more about how CBC connects lives and shares life. 

https://www.communityblood.org/

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity for you, please complete a volunteer inquiry and a member of our volunteer engagement team will contact you directly.

https://www.communityblood.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Do you love talking to people and saving lives in the process? Then volunteering at The Community Blood Center is the place for you!

As a volunteer at our Little Chute site, you both check-in blood donors for their appointments and serve donors refreshments. The goal of the role is to welcome donors and ensure that donors are feeling well and healthy after their donation. 

The only real “job requirement” is a personal desire to help others. This position is such a rewarding one as you are taking care of our donors to ensure they have a great experience and look forward to their next visit.

We have openings at our fixed-site donor centers as well as our mobile drives throughout the Fox Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin. There is no minimum number of hours you need to complete. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Are you interested in volunteering with an organization that saves lives?

The Community Blood Center is looking for volunteers who can assist with duties like organizing blood drive materials, taking inventory of promotional items, folding event T-shirts, packing snack bins, decorating Holiday floats, assisting with large seasonal drives (MASH and Holiday Drives) and so much more!

We are looking for volunteers to call when we need support one-off events including but not limited to the events above. We have no minimum requirement for time. Training is provided. 

Do you love snacks? So do our blood donors!

Our donors are our number one priority, and you can make sure they are treated as such! As a Café Attendant, you arrange the snacks, juice, coffee, and water available for donors once they have completed their donation. You also converse with the donors and ensure they are feeling healthy post-donation. This position is such a rewarding one as you are taking care of our donors to ensure they have a great experience and want to return! 

We have openings at our fixed-site donor centers as well as our mobile drives throughout the Fox Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin. There is no minimum number of hours you need to complete. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Platelet donation offers an extra-special gift at a time when a patient needs it most.

Platelets are the component of blood that controls our bleeding, which means that when stopping the loss of blood is critical – in transplant recipients, in cancer patients, during traumatic injuries – platelets answer the call. They collect at the site of an injury to help in the formation of clots, which then allows the wound to heal.

Adding to their importance is the fact that they have a short shelf life, which means that they must be replenished continually. Thankfully, since our own body restores this blood component so rapidly, platelet donors can make a donation every seven days.

Platelet FAQs:

How long does it take to donate platelets?

A platelet donation, from registration to cookies, takes about 2 hours.

How often can I donate platelets?

Donors are eligible to donate platelets every 7 days. The average platelet donor donates 5x per year.

How does this donation differ from a blood donation?

The specific machine used for this type of donation collects platelets, a component of blood. Red blood cells and plasma, in addition to saline fluid, are returned to the donor during this process.

Who receives platelets?

Hematology, oncology, cardiac surgeries, and trauma victims are some of the patients who may receive platelets.

Is donating platelets safe?

Yes. All materials are sterile and used only once. CBC follows FDA standards and protocols. Safety is a top priority in all we do.

Are there incentives to donate Platelets?

Yes! We offer a special platelet program for donors to receive rewards for their donations.

Interested in learning more? Contact our helpful Telerecuitment team at (800) 280-4102. 

 

Overview

High school blood donors are extremely important in supporting the needs of local hospitals and patients. In fact, high school blood donors account for as much as 10% of The Community Blood Center’s overall blood donations.

So what is the Gallon Grad program? This unique program is about more than just blood donation. It’s about helping others understand why blood donation is so important and to encourage others to make it a lifesaving habit as well. More blood donors means that we can help more patients. High school students join Gallon Grad as a way to give back to their community through donating, volunteering or encouraging others to donate.

In short, it’s both the first step in creating a life-long passion for blood donation and an opportunity to reward high school students who play a critical role in supporting their local community.

What do you receive if you complete the Gallon Grad requirements?

In addition to the satisfaction of saving lives, those who complete the program will receive:

A distinctive cord or pin to wear at their high school graduation A certificate recognizing their achievement as a Gallon Grad Recognition at their high school awards ceremony

Reach out today to get started!