Donate Your Time

Volunteers can assist in a variety of ways at:

• Local Blood Drives
  • including our large sports blood drives with the Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals and Washington's NFL Team
• Donor Centers
• Special Events like our Annual Blood Donor and Coordinator Recognition Gala.  

Responsibilities and duties of an IBDS volunteer include, but are not limited to:

Blood Drive and Donor Center Volunteers

• Donor Registration
• Donor Monitoring (Canteen Duty)
• Donor Recruitment

Donor Center Volunteers

• Donor Registration
• Donor Monitoring (Canteen Duty)

Administrative Volunteers

• Assist with Clerical Duties
• Special Event Coordination

• Experiencing pride and accomplishment from helping your community
• Meeting new people
• Earning community service hours
• Gaining valuable work experience in a healthcare setting

An IBDS volunteer should be outgoing, multitasking, and friendly.  Your job is to create a climate where donors feel welcomed and valued. Every person you help can potentially save up to three lives!

We have flexible hours and multiple locations throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland.You may chose to volunteer at our blood drives throughout the DC metro area, at our four donor center locations or at our administrative office located in Sterling, VA.

We ask that you tell us your availability so we may provide a schedule that fits your preferences. Volunteers will be contacted at least 48 hours prior to the times they are needed so that you can let us know whether or not you are available.

Training varies depending on your volunteer preferences. The training is very minimal and volunteer friendly, and is facilitated by Inova Blood Donor Services staff.

Absolutely! We are happy to help you complete your volunteer hours.  

Complete our Volunteer Application.  Once we receive your completed application, we will be in touch.  If you want to follow up on your application, contact our team.