American Red Cross Employer Reviews

During a week or two during a 8 hour day I would answer phones and direct each call to the operate departments. I also helped with filing and inputting information into the computer. I participated in helping young teens understand what it takes to be a babysitter.

I found this to be the worst job I have ever had. There was no value to the training, I received; only reading from slide which does not really train a new hire. Upper management had zero communication skills and would smile to your face then get rid of you.

I had a terrible supervisor who has a passive aggressive personality. But the lab people and – more... other departments were very nice. If upper management liked a person, they were treated like gold.

Benefits were excellent while the pay was low but even that is going by the wayside. I took the job because I really believed in the ARC, but the location I was at, spoiled that and I don't even donate blood anymore. Once a month there was something going on that the management sponsored for the employees so that was nice.

I would not recommend going into this type of job if you have been in the workforce for a while, but that just might be the NTL. – less

Customer service all day long. I learned to just go with the flow and of different geographical areas. Management was very good as were most of my co-workers. The hardest part of the job was inconsistent hours. The most enjoyable part were the donors and most of my co-workers.

Was hired for a particular territory, and then it changed to something completely different. Spent the first 3 months with a boss who didn't care about training me or helping anyone succeed, spent next 3 months with no boss at all, and hence, no direction. Never received any training WHATSOEVER and then was blamed when things didn't work out well. Received – more... phone calls demanding that I work on my days off, and was never given the tools or a chance to succeed. And because I was forced to use my personal cell phone as my work phone, I'm still receiving sponsor calls even though I no longer work there.

Most co-workers are fabulous people (mostly because we're all in the same sad sinking ship) and the donors and sponsors are amazing and have a genuine desire to help their community. Sadly, that's not enough to make the job worthwhile. – less

filing
typing certifications
class enrollment
customer service
aswer multiple phone lines

Each day was different but productive, friendly work environment with colleagues collaborating to make work fun. Any error was immediately brought to attention and sorted out immediately. Enjoyed learning new ways of utilizing computer software

On a daily basis I ensured the integrity of all documents within our department and tracked our audio/visual equipment and 10 laptops used for training purposes. I also ensured training materials were in place for all scheduled events. I also made room reservations as necessary for co-workers. My Co-workers were very supportive of our daily tasks. The – more... best part of my job was the variety and the hardest part was juggling priorities. Each day was a new learning experience of something. Management was fair but not very flexible.
I learned that my attention to detail is an asset to be admired. – less

Performed blood withdrawals using 16 gauge needle and provided a safe, adequate supply of blood products while accomplishing commitment to quality, safety and use of best medical practices. Prevented contamination by striving for the highest levels of precaution while demonstrating compassion and integrity.

Recruting donors that have already donated blood to donate again to blood supplied to people in need. I learn about different blood types and different blood drives in New York Penn that the area I call and what blood types are in greater need than others. Management is very helpful always there if you have a question. Co-workers are very helpful as – more... well we are very busy but still lend a helping hand.Hardest part is when a donor is defered and can not donate any more they have been donating for many years. Keeping blood supplied to people who are in need. – less

Love working for the Red Cross. Few jobs in the world were you get to work with strong good hearted people. In my area no one works for the money, but the other rewards make it worth it. It isn't just a family but the community working together, no matter which side of the Red Cross you work.

Benefits are best I have ever seen, lots of work to be done, – more... every day new changes and things to do. – less

The American Red Cross was a great organization to work for. The managenent staff were good people and no day was the same as the last. Always changing and always getting better environment.

The days are long and varied. Travel is an absolute. The staff you work with become your family do to the long and varied hours.

A typical work day consist of working hard providing excellent customer service to our donors. My coworkers work well together. Management works with staff to ensure that our working conditions are safe and stable.

The most enjoyable part of my day is knowing that the work I do makes a difference in someone else's life. So I thrive to collect a successful – more... and safe blood product.

The hardest part of my Job is when I fail to collect a successful product, because I know someone needed it. – less

Contact managers when preparing to clock in. Gather all the information for your task that day . Quickly start duties for the day .

This company is supposed to stand for something so great but here in Omaha it is not. The upper management are bullies who let supervisors get away with murder. Supervisors lie about staff, lie to staff, and then lie to uppermanagement and get away with it. A lot of the staff members are extremely lazy so hard workers get stuck doing most of the work. – more... You work extremely long hours that fluctuate every week. They are backed by union for now but that may change. If you have kids dont work here you will miss everything its not worth it. – less

Great experience, love the Red Cross, the people, the mission. Everyone is truly there to help no snobs.

I am a part-time health and safety instructor and have worked for the Tulsa area American Red Cross for a year now. I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy my job teaching CPR. The training I received was top notch, they were incredibly supportive and made sure I was very comfortable with the material and taught me well before I went out on my own. – more... I have plenty of work and am never bored. There are different types of classes you can teach, such as Baby Sitter Training, Pet First Aid, Wilderness Training, HealthCare Professionals and so on. The management is by far the best and most encouraging I have ever worked for and the entire staff at the Tulsa American Red Cross are all friendly and helpful. I just can't say enough good things about this organization and if you have an opportunity to come work for them, grab it! I will say, the salary is not the highest, but this is an non-profit organization, and I feel it is a privilege to be a part of The American Red Cross, and the benefits of such a great work envirionment, and what I do, the opportunities to help others, far outweigh other jobs that pay more doing something I am not passionate about. – less

I have been a supervisor with the Red Cross for a year, I have had the please sure of organizing and working with crews to have successful blood drives. I am looking to move to Florida in September and I am feeling out what is out there for Jobs in the Boyoton Beach Area.

The work days are stressful. No set schedule. A rewarding job due to knowing you are helping save lives. A little disorganized.

I was a volunteer at the American Red Cross. I didn't really have a "typical day", I did whatever needed to be done. I input data for the people who were training to be volunteer dental assistants, I helped the marines who were checking in/out, made packages for the people who were new to the base, ect. The other volunteers were good people, they helped – more... whoever needed it. The job wasn't really that hard and the most enjoyable part of the job was meeting new people. – less