IMPORTANT

📧 An email will be sent within minutes after you submit your application.

Please check:

• Inbox
• Spam folder
• Junk folder
• Promotions folder
• Other email folders

If you do not receive the email after checking all folders, please contact Angela Williamson for assistance.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

✅ Application takes approximately 10-15 minutes

✅ Volunteers ages 18+ require a background check

✅ Ages 14-15 may volunteer as Center Greeters with a participating parent or guardian

✅ Ages 16-17 may volunteer independently and are generally limited to Center Greeter opportunities

✅ Blood donations count toward volunteer service hours

✅ Court-ordered community service hours are not accepted

✅ 20+ volunteer hours = eligible for a volunteer verification letter

👕 Volunteers earn recognition items based on lifetime volunteer hours, beginning with a volunteer t-shirt after 30 volunteer hours

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WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER?

Mobile Blood Drives & Community Events

Volunteer at blood drives, schools, businesses, community organizations, places of worship, special events, and outreach activities throughout Delmarva and Pennsylvania counties bordering Delaware.

Donor Centers

• Christiana, DE
• Middletown, DE
• Dover, DE
• Dagsboro, DE
• Salisbury, MD
• Concord, PA

✅ Volunteers may volunteer at one location or multiple locations.

✅ Volunteers choose the roles, locations, and travel distances that work best for them.

✅ Volunteers provide their own transportation to volunteer activities.

✅ Opportunities vary by role, age requirements, location, and scheduling needs.

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VOLUNTEER HOURS, RECOGNITION & COMMUNITY SERVICE

✅ Blood donations count toward volunteer service hours.

✅ 20+ volunteer hours = eligible for a Blood Bank of Delmarva volunteer verification letter.

👕 Volunteers earn recognition items based on lifetime volunteer service hours, beginning with a volunteer t-shirt after 30 volunteer hours.

✅ 50+ volunteer hours = eligible for recommendation letter consideration or recommendation form completion.

✅ Volunteer hours required for school, SNAP, TANF, workforce development, and similar approved programs may be accepted.

🎓 Delaware students may be eligible to earn one high school credit through the Delaware State Office of Volunteerism after completing 100 volunteer hours and meeting applicable program requirements.

❌ Court-ordered community service hours are not accepted.

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TEEN VOLUNTEERS & PARENTS

We welcome teen volunteers and strive to provide a safe and supportive volunteer experience.

Ages 14-15

• Center Greeter role only
• Must volunteer alongside a participating parent or guardian
• The student must complete their own volunteer application
• The participating parent/guardian must also complete a volunteer application
• The student and participating parent/guardian must each participate in the volunteer meeting process
• Participating adults age 18+ must complete a background check

Ages 16-17

• May volunteer independently
• Generally limited to Center Greeter opportunities
• With approval, volunteers ages 16-18 may be eligible to serve in the Café Volunteer role at the Middletown Donor Center

Safety & Supervision

Teen volunteers are assigned only to areas where multiple staff members are present and available for support and supervision.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

✅ Most volunteer shifts are approximately 2.5-3 hours with some lasting up to 4 hours

✅ Volunteers choose the opportunities, locations, and travel distances that work best for them

✅ Opportunities are available at donor centers, mobile blood drives, community events, and in some cases from home

✅ Training is provided

✅ Volunteer opportunities vary in frequency and scheduling needs

✅ Some volunteers participate several times each year, while others volunteer more frequently

Volunteering with BBD involves more than signing up for a single shift.  Volunteers attend a volunteer meeting online and complete any required training (online and in person) before beginning service.

If you're interested in volunteering but don't currently have time to attend a meeting, complete training, and participate in volunteer activities, we encourage you to return and apply when the timing is better for you.

Applicants seeking school, scholarship, workforce development, SNAP, TANF, or similar service-related hours are encouraged to plan for 20 or more volunteer hours a year.

If you are unsure whether BBD is a good fit for your situation, please contact Angela Williamson awilliamson@bbd.org before applying.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

Volunteer onboarding timelines vary based on applicant availability, meeting scheduling, training completion, background check processing (if required), and volunteer opportunity availability.

Some applicants move through the process quickly, while others may take longer depending on their schedule and the opportunities they are interested in.

STEP 1

Complete and submit the volunteer application.
The application may appear differently depending on your device or screen size. Look for the "I would like to volunteer: Fill in an application" red button or application area on this page.

STEP 2

Watch for an email.
📧 An email will be sent within minutes after submitting your application.

STEP 3

Check for it in your email:

• Inbox
• Spam folder
• Junk folder
• Promotions folder
• Other email folders

If you cannot find the email after checking all folders, contact Angela Williamson for assistance.

STEP 4

Schedule your volunteer meeting using the email instructions.

STEP 5

Meet with Angela via Microsoft Teams.

We'll discuss:

• Your interests
• Volunteer opportunities
• Preferred locations
• Scheduling preferences
• Volunteer goals
• Next steps

STEP 6

Complete any required training.
Training requirements vary by role and may be completed before or after your volunteer meeting with Angela.

STEP 7

Complete a background check (if applicable).
Volunteers age 18+ must complete a background check before participating in volunteer activities. Background check processing can take up to two weeks.

STEP 8

Start volunteering!
Choose opportunities that fit your interests, schedule, preferred locations, and travel preferences.

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EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Not sure which opportunity is right for you? That's okay.

You do not need to choose a role before applying. During your volunteer meeting, we'll discuss your interests, availability, preferred locations, travel preferences, and volunteer goals to help identify opportunities that may be a good match.

Each volunteer opportunity below includes:

✅ Role description

✅ Photo

✅ Video

✅ Training information

✅ Scheduling expectations

Review the opportunities below to see which role, location, and commitment level best match your interests.

⬇️ Scroll down to learn more.