"When I retired from U.S. Steel, a fellow employee who had retired a few years earlier was volunteering with Central Blood Bank. He suggested I try volunteering with them and I did. That's how I got started.   As a city resident I have been volunteering with the mobile blood drive units in the city, mainly downtown and Oakland. It is easily accessible for me to get to the drives on a bus. I enjoying talking with and looking after the donors. They are most appreciative when someone asks if they are doing well, even when they're feeling great! Working with the various Central Blood Bank mobile units is a big plus. I get to meet a lot of great people." - George Stowell

“I enjoy working with blood bank personnel, volunteers such as George, having conversation and serving donors such as we had a Pitt’s drive at Heinz Field on August 23rd.” 
-  Dave McFadden

Cheryl and Mike Stauffer volunteer as a couple for Central Blood Bank.
"I am a long time Central Blood Bank donor and always appreciate the kind and calming manner of the canteen volunteers. Now it is my turn to help others have a pleasant and rewarding blood donation experience." - Cheryl

"Volunteering at Central Blood Bank gives me the opportunity to help donors have a positive experience. I have met interesting people, wonderful staff, and potential donors (the children who come with their parents and grandparents). Volunteering is fun, informative, and something everyone should consider." - Mike


"I think that donors are the greatest people and I enjoy being with them. I live alone and they are like my family. I look forward to volunteering. I feel like I am helping someone. I have made some beautiful friendships." - Current Central Blood Bank Volunteer


"I give my time because I like meeting people and giving something back that I could never do with money." - Current Central Blood Bank Volunteer