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Throughout the month of April, The Community Blood Center (CBC) is celebrating all the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time to connecting lives and sharing life!

CBC is proud to celebrate the many volunteers who help make the work it does possible—from volunteer blood donors, to community members who donate their time to help, and a passionate board of directors. Whether volunteers are sharing their knowledge and expertise to help grow the organization, spending about an hour every eight weeks to save lives, or welcoming donors to their appointments (or maybe all three!), they are playing an instrumental role in ensuring blood is available in our community.

“When someone comes to donate blood, they aren’t doing it for money or special perks. It’s out of the goodness of their heart,” said John Hagins, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Community Blood Center. “We meet so many blood donors who are here to make a lifesaving impact in the community. Some donate because blood saved their life or a loved one’s life. Others, because they want to be sure blood is available for their family, friends and neighbors if ever needed. Regardless of why someone donates blood, it’s their selfless generosity that saves lives.”

CBC’s volunteer program is made up of hundreds of dedicated community members. A passion for supporting the community and caring for others are the driving forces behind these volunteers. They love to help others and have fun doing so!

Some volunteer opportunities include:

• Donor Registration Attendant: help register blood donors as they enter blood drives and encourage them to sign up for future blood drives.
• Café Attendant: arrange snacks, juice, coffee, and water available for donors after they completed their donation; chat with donors and ensure they are feeling healthy post-donation.

To learn about other volunteer opportunities or to get involved, click here.