First Time Volunteering at Red Cross

[710791]

I am for the first time volunteering at a medical institution (I have never volunteered before anyway). So I went to the American Red Cross, and the training was a bit mediocre. I mean, the woman there just summarized what was on the paper so fast and I didn't get to visualize what the routine is.

So, if one volunteers at the donor center and the canteen, what does he/she typically do in order? I heard something about scanning cards, clicking Name Card on the computer if the person came w/o one, directing people to sit to donate blood, giving people snacks, etc. Please I'd like past experiences.

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[sonofva]

Relax. You're not going to be running the thing. Just show up and be enthusiastic. Someone will give you a job to do...

 

[Doc2019]

It depends on the donor center. However, your main goal as a volunteer is to show that you're helpful and you're able to follow directions.