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Volunteer with Us!

By volunteering your time with SunCoast Blood Centers, you become part of the lifesaving connection that delivers blood products to local patients in need. You can take pride in knowing that your time is as vital to us as a blood donation, and you are contributing to your community in a very special way!

Volunteers are an essential part of our mission, saving lives!

Our volunteer program offers fun and worthwhile ways to join a vital community effort. With locations throughout the SunCoast, plus our fleet of bloodmobiles and concierge units, there is bound to be an opportunity for you. We can match your skills, interests and availability with a variety of volunteer positions. Flexible days at times are available for all roles.

Here are just some ways you can get involved:

  • Clerical Assistance
  • Community Relations – Promoting blood drives and raising awareness
  • Courier Positions
  • Education – Presenting My Blood, Your Blood® to students
  • High School Students – Bright Futures program hours 
  • Prepare Marketing Materials

You choose the amount of time you volunteer! Every minute counts and serves the wellbeing of our community!

To learn more, contact:
Joan Leonard
Community Liaison
941-954-1600 ext. 150
jleonard@suncoastblood.org

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Student Resources

Our resources and programs support our community’s youth. These resources include information for student blood donors, who we call our High School Heroes; the SunCoast Scholarship Program; and the fifth-grade educational program “My Blood, Your Blood.”


High School Heroes

Local high school student donations account for 25% of our communities’ blood supply. It’s true! As a high school student, your contribution will help save lives right here in our community. Blood donations are a great way for young adults to give back to the community.

Simply review the materials below to begin:

  • Informed Consent – Blood Donation for 16-Year-Olds
  • Volunteer Application
  • Volunteer Consent Form

For questions, contact:
Joan M. Leonard
941-954-1600 ext. 150
jleonard@suncoastblood.org.

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SunCoast Scholarship Program

SunCoast Blood Centers is committed to cultivating the next generation of blood donors and high school student supporters through our Scholarship Program.

Fact: 3 donations or 30 hours of volunteering at SCBC your senior year makes you eligible to apply for our scholarship.

Student Eligibility Requirements

A student must demonstrate support of the school blood drive program by doing one or more of the following:

  • Donate a minimum of three units of blood and/or volunteer for SCBC a minimum of 30 hours during their senior year. (Note: donation of a double unit of blood counts as 2 donations, and the student must wait 112 days between double unit donations.)
  • Applicants must graduate during the current scholarship cycle.

Selection Process

Students must submit a completed application, which will be reviewed by a committee comprised of blood center employees, board of directors, and community leaders.

Awards are based on:

  • Number of lifetime units and/or volunteer hours to SCBC
  • Quality and content of essay answers on the application
  • Grades and teacher recommendations

Applications can be submitted online, mailed, or delivered to:
SunCoast Blood Centers, Attn: Scholarship Program, 3025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Suite 111, Bradenton, FL 34211. Note: Scholarships will be paid directly to the college, university, or technical school the student will attend.

Download Information for This Year’s Scholarships.

For questions, contact:
Joan M. Leonard
941-954-1600 ext. 150
jleonard@suncoastblood.org.

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Information for Elementary Education

My Blood, Your Blood

SunCoast Blood Centers (SCBB) is pleased to offer the educational program “My Blood, Your Blood” (MBYB) to fifth-grade students in Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. Presenters of the program are specially trained individuals for teaching this information.

About the Presentation

A national team of scientists, physicians, and educators developed the “My Blood, Your Blood” program for presentation for fifth-grade students. It consists of a 27-minute video, handouts, and a short Q&A. The entire program can be presented as part of an after-school program, in one class period, or supplemented with additional material by the teachers for a more comprehensive program.

For questions and bookings, contact:
Joan M. Leonard
941-954-1600 ext. 150
jleonard@suncoastblood.org.

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Get Started

Download, fill out, sign and return the following application and consent forms for students.

Volunteer Application Form

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Volunteer Consent Form

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Blood Donation for 16-Year Olds- Consent

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SunCoast Blood Centers is a registered 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation. All gifts to SCBC are fully tax-deductible as outlined by the IRS. Our Federal Tax ID number is 59-0873275.

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