Bloodmobile Greeter
Our greeters' warm smiles and reassuring nature make the all-important first impression on donors at San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobiles. Greeters assist donors in filling out the donor history questionnaire, provide an overview about the Difference in Life Program, maintain order of arrivals and answer general questions. Bloodmobile greeters are essential to the success of our drives. They are in much demand. Greeter shifts last three to five hours and are usually outdoors, in various areas of San Diego County.

Canteen Host
Canteen hosts play a pivotal role in our donor center canteens by connecting with our donors, engaging them in conversation about our Difference in Life Program, serving refreshments and monitoring donors for reactions. Canteen hosts are friendly, outgoing and personable. If this describes you, then being a canteen host is your ticket to saving lives! Canteen shifts last two to four hours. Hosts can choose to work at the Upas Street Center (Hillcrest), East County Donor Center (El Cajon), North County Donor Center (Escondido), North Coastal Donor Center (Vista), Valley Blood Services (Murrieta), or Imperial Valley Blood Services (El Centro) as hours become available.

Ambassador Speaker
San Diego Blood Bank Ambassadors are highly trained volunteers who share our “difference in life” message by speaking at various community meetings, churches, schools and companies. Ambassadors approach these groups and set-up these speaking engagements independently. Hours and locations vary.

Health Fair Representatives
Health fair volunteers oversee information tables at various companies, campuses and organizations throughout San Diego County. They are trained to answer general questions about blood donation, umbilical cord blood donation and bone marrow and stem cell donation. Hours and locations vary.

Special Events
Our special events are a fun and unique way for the San Diego Blood Bank to raise money for our lifesaving programs and services. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with events such as our $1,000,000 Quacker Dash, 5K Walk/Run and Transylvania Golf Classic. Events take place mostly outdoors with a few of the volunteer activities involving physical labor.