Volunteer Orientation is mandatory for all new volunteers. To maintain active status, all volunteers must volunteer at least once, or have attended an orientation within a calendar year.
Our volunteer orientation covers an introduction to and overview of Gulf Coast Blood, the Commit for Life program, the patients that we help, volunteer opportunities, policies and procedures, safety, and the donor experience. Bilingual volunteers are always needed.
Orientation is at the Gulf Coast Blood - Mobile Operations Complex:
9990 Fannin Rd
Houston, Texas 77045
To receive the orientation dates, please complete the form below and you will be contacted within three business days. Before filling the Volunteer Orientation form, please read the volunteer qualifications on the sidebar to the right.
Volunteer Qualifications
Volunteers are reliable, kind, and ready to make a difference!
Minimum Age:
12 years old. Ages 12–14 require a trained parent or guardian present. Ages 15–17 may volunteer with parental consent.
Orientation and training:
All new volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation. Maintain active status by volunteering or attending orientation once a year.
Reliable transportation:
Volunteers must have their own ride to all activities.
Email access:
All information about the volunteer program is communicated via email.
Please note:
We focus on community engagement, so we don’t offer phlebotomy or court-ordered service roles.