(File Photo of the American Red Cross Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh is now looking for volunteers to deliver lifesaving blood donations to hospitals that are local and to help patients in need. The American Red Cross will also host a free information session that is virtual on Zoom to discuss a day in the life of a volunteer driver on Wednesday, March 18th. The link to register can be found by clicking here. According to a release today from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, ideal volunteers for this role reside in Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Cambria, Indiana, Luzerne, Somerset and Westmoreland counties due to the geographical needs of this position, and other requirements include:

• A valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Three years of driving experience and a clean driving record
• Being comfortable using a mobile app and smart phone
• Being able to lift up to 45 lbs.