by Christie Phillips

ARCRA is partnering with ARC Biomed, specifically with the Volunteer Managers, to recruit volunteer transportation specialists to deliver lifesaving blood to hospitals. This new partnership is an opportunity retirees located within ARC Blood Regions to engage in a true partnership. ARCRA administrator, Christie Phillips, recently met with all 19 Volunteer Managers, and provided background information about ARCRA and a list of possible relationships between regions and ARCRA members and groups. 

As a volunteer driver, you’ll play a critical role in helping make sure blood products are available when patients need it. Drivers help deliver blood products to local and regional hospitals. Volunteer driver shifts may include travel around the region. Training and use of Red Cross vehicles will be provided.Volunteers must meet the following minimum requirements:

This is the first of what we hope are several opportunities to create volunteer opportunities with clear objectives and impact for ARCRA members and other retirees. Special thanks to Joby Jester, ARCRA board member who is also Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative. Joby has built some of the critical relationships at ARC that enable us to moveforward with this program. If you have any questions about the program, please drop Joby an email or contact Christie Phillips.