Blood Bank of Delmarva

INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather call 302-737-8405 ext. 411 for updates – but please be safe and don’t report to volunteer if the conditions are not good, even if the centers or mobiles are operating!  Let us know you are not coming by calling 302-737-8405, ext. 703 Concord, ext. 743 Christiana, ext. 100 Dover, ext. 513 Salisbury.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Blood Bank of Delmarva to help save lives!  We have different roles for volunteers with more being added as we grow.

After you apply online, you will get a welcome email, reply to that email to set up a meeting with the Volunteer Relations Specialist, Angela Williamson, either in person or via phone if you are not in the Northern DE area.  We want this experience to be the best fit for you and us to give everyone the best most fulfilling experience!

After completing the online application, and setting up a meeting/call with Angela, the next step in the process is to complete these two online training sessions to learn more about BBD and what we do! 

• Complete this general orientation to the Blood Bank of Delmarva  https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Quiz/TakeQuiz?quizGuid=4d10df1c-282d-4597-98b1-f39a0ec6abc6&BrandingAgencyGuid=76ce9c72-1f4c-487a-b8db-c96a5b4b0631
• Complete this general information about Blood
  https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Quiz/TakeQuiz?quizGuid=9615461e-d3fa-4f65-a8e9-f404f62e2e2c&BrandingAgencyGuid=76ce9c72-1f4c-487a-b8db-c96a5b4b0631 

As needed you will:

• complete specific training for your assignment (as needed),
• and complete a background check in the future  when we implement it. 

The volunteer program is growing and adapting, so thank you for your patience as we determine the best ways to accomplish our goals in the upcoming months.

I look forward to meeting you in person or via phone and getting you started on a life changing experience!

In case of inclement weather, please do NOT go in to volunteer if the conditions are unsafe where you are.  Please call 302-737-8405 ext. 411 to hear if conditions are not good at the Center or Mobile locations. 

The Centers will aim to be open and functioning, however, we do NOT want volunteers to come during bad weather.  We want you to be safe at home.  There will be less donors, so the staff will take care of the needs during the inclement weather.  Thank you!

Angela Williamson, CVA
Community & Volunteer Relations Specialist

Mission Statement: Blood Bank of Delmarva’s mission is to serve our community by meeting the needs of patients, hospitals, and members for safe, high quality blood products and related services.

Purpose: We at the Blood Bank of Delmarva achieve our “Why” – Inspiring Heroes, Infusing Hope, and our “How” – Acting as the Stewards of Donor Intent by living a culture that focuses on the following core values:

SERVICE –

• We exist to serve others with compassion and professionalism and to make a positive impact in our community.

TEAMWORK -

• We recognize that communication is central to all we do each and every day.
• We break down walls and work together to reach our goals.
• We celebrate and show appreciation for each other’s contributions.
• We seek out ways to support one another.

ACCOUNTABILITY-

• We are motivated to act without hesitation when something needs to be done.
• We are proactive rather than reactive.
• We take ownership of our mistakes and work to correct them quickly.
• We follow through on commitments made.

RESPECT-

• We treat others the way we want to be treated.
• We have compassion in all interactions. 
• We appreciate all individual differences without judgment.

INTEGRITY - 

• We are honest, transparent and trustworthy.
• We do what is right even when no one is watching.  
• We lead by example, always demonstrating the behaviors we want to see in others.

QUALITY - 

• We adapt to change and take action based on facts.
• We constantly learn, develop our knowledge and skills and look for ways to improve.
• We take pride in all we do and uphold the highest standards of safety and excellence.

Established

1954

Group Sponsors

2,100+ businesses and organizations

Population Served

1.5 million people in Delaware; Cecil County, Maryland; and on Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Donor Centers

Newark, DE
Dover, DE
Salisbury, MD
Chadds Ford, PA

Mobile Sites

More than 30 convenient mobile donor sites located throughout Delmarva. Please call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 for an appointment or make an appointment online.

Facilities Served

We currently serve 19 facilities in the Delmarva region.