American Red Cross

So RC has got a map out which shows illegals how to get here. The CEO makes 3 mil a year and I get either a t shirt or a coffee mug. Lol. Pay attention people.

Working for the Red Cross I thought was going to be exciting but they rejected me. They wanted me to quit. I was so passionately doing the work, but lazy team members, one try to talk $#*! at me like if I had a learning disability, every tiny mistake gotten me in trouble and last minute information that gotten me in trouble. So from now on don't work for them, they want perfectionists and not professional attitudes. I try making friends, but so rude individuals who get so impatient and just treat others like crap. Terrible work environment.

I wish I had looked further into Red Cross before I donated. When I donated, they told me the finger prick would hurt more. Didn't even feel the prick, but the needle draw was 8 minutes of pain. I almost gave up because it was so bad and I started crying. When they put it in, I told them it stung, so they moved it around and it hurt more. Then 8 minutes of pain as I broke out into a sweat, felt extremely nauseous, and my whole body was struck with pins and needles. When it was done, I sat there for about 10 minutes as my entire body was numb. Worst experience ever. While I really like to donate, this first experience is keeping me from doing so. I hope Red Cross tries to get better trained phlebotomists, as the one I got was just a trainee, and left after about 3 minutes for their lunch break.

My appointment was at 4pm at Columbia mall in MD. I showed up at 4:06 and waited there for 3 minutes for the employee to come to the desk. She informed me that she saw me come in at 4:06 and told me there is only a 5 minute grace period, and that I'd have to drive back home and reschedule my appointment for another day. Are you kidding me? You claim to have a severe blood shortage but will not accept people who show up 6 minutes late? Good luck to your foundation.

I took a training course with Red Cross in Denver over three weeks ago and I STILL haven't gotten my certificate for it. I need this certificate in order to start my job, and have called their customer service line many times and relayed that info to them. They say there's "nothing they can do" except contact the instructor, who apparently doesn't check their email for three weeks. I drove into Denver and got the phone number of my instructor's direct supervisor, called her, and she told me she had emailed someone who could help. I haven't heard back from her and it's been three days. This is the WORST treatment from an organization that I have ever experienced and so, incredibly unprofessional and disorganized. I have bills to pay! Three weeks without work is UNHEARD of! I have never been more frustrated in my life. I should sue them!

I went to donate blood today, 11/17, at the Reynoldsburg Ohio Police Department Red Cross blood drive. My appointment was for 10:00. I arrived 10 minutes early, as did another person. We stood there till 10. At 10:00, the lady in charge came and told us, "sorry, it'll be another 15 or 20 minutes". No explanation. She could have at least told us earlier. They're paid; we're volunteers. They showed no respect for our time. The other fellow and I both left. Also, the male member of the Red Cross team was wearing his mask down on his chin the entire time... no respect for COVID protocols.

If you were one of those freedosloving Americans that decided not to get the vaccine you might want to think twice about getting any blood from the American Red Cross because they do not separate donations of blood from those who got the vaccine and those that did not get the vaccine so if you need blood you may get blood that has been contaminated with the vaccine they do not care when it comes to your choice and your freedoms

I came in this morning, 9/11, to donate platelets. I hate needles and have a phobia of them but donate anyways. 2 years ago I asked about making donations via a single needle method for platelets because I hate needles, but after just 1 out of 3 donation attempts being successful via the single needle method told them to remove this note from my file because it was obviously not working. Now it seems that every other time I come in to donate platelets between my whole blood donations my file is screwed up and they try doing the single needle method, I'm hooked up to a machine for maybe 20 minutes and then it starts dinging and they tell me there's some kind of "flow" issue with the machine, and that's its the machine's fault. This has happened at multiple machines at the only location I go to and have been on different machines. It is utterly frustrating, disappointing, and heartbreaking to get up the courage to go in and face the needles and have this issue recur every other visit, especially when I have asked REPEATEDLY to have my file updated so that it stops reoccurring. But magically it does and it's a horrible feeling trying to donate with the Red Cross.

For the past 4 times over the past year and a half, the different phlebotomists have stuck me but have not "found" my vein, so I walk away without being able to donate. Mind you, every time I have my blood drawn at the doctors office, they have no problem finding my vein. In fact, I looked at the phlebotomist at my doctors office and told them about the Red Cross's struggle with my vein and I will never forget the look on her face. She couldn't believe the Red Cross had a hard time with my vein because she said it is very evident and strong in my arm. How can you beg people to donate but be totally inept at your job?

I have been a willing and diligent blood giver for years. In the midst of this global crisis and with all the desperate pleas for blood donations, I simply do not understand how the American Red Cross can not fit me into their schedule. Time and time again, I am encountering donation drives that are filled to capacity - which is great - but also frustrating for someone who truly wants to give. Then, I scheduled an appointment at a local donation center only to have the appointment cancelled on me 8hrs prior. I don't understand. If the Red Cross is in such need - why am I continually being turned away?

Volunteers complain that the paid employees treat them like slaves. In my personal experience, I feel that the paid employees do not respect the employees time or other commitments. The Red Cross demands volunteers put the Red Cross absolutely first, and above all else. They claim that's the mission and not the position is most important.p. However, the paid employees certainly hold their position over the employees heads when it suits them. Again in my personal experience the person in charge of volunteers put her own personal feelings ahead of what's best for the Red Cross. She is vindictive and uses her position to intimidate and exclude perspective volunteers.

Many people with a red Cross are eligible for certain positions, but certainly not qualified to hold them. Management is sorely lacking, as is common sense and logic. Decisions are made by the employees which are not always in the best interest of the Red Cross. Consequently many positions are unfilled and volunteers do not last very long. When I started with the Red Cross, they were seven volunteers in my area. Then there was one, me. Now there are none. The person in charge of volunteers uses her position to screen out volunteers whom she dislikes personally.

If you're thinking of volunteering for the Red Cross, I advise you to think twice before you put yourself into a position of disrespect and servility.

The Red Cross does do a lot of good in this country, but I cannot recommend any position with them for volunteers. As I said before, many positions go unfilled due to the whims and personality of the person in charge of volunteers.

A total of ******* people died in 2010 earthquake. I remember contributing twice to Red Cross that year which collected $500 million in donations. Red Cross claimed it built ******* houses in Haiti. I know that it pays its president very well. When Elizabeth Dole was president in 90s she was paid close to $2.5 million. The much maligned NPR investigate Red Cross 2010 Haiti effort. It found that Red Cross built 6 houses in Haiti. If they walked across the street and told a resident that they be better of hammering something hanging loose, they recorded it as building a house. Red Cross is very secretive. It refused to open its books to Congress. Their administrative costs are 25 percent. When they collect a lot of money, they give money to other charities which take another 25% cut, the end receiver getting 30% of total. I give ~$250 +|- $50 every year to it. Not anymore. I used to give wounded warrior before a similar scam was unearthed.

I been donating for the last years every month and never had any problem put one time. The regular people who there at the Springfield MA were not there so they had worker from another site helping them that day so I had someone I never seen before call me and start to set me up for my blood and ended up blowing my vein and my arm become swollen and bruised. I was unable to donate that and had to reschedule. After that day I was always try to reschedule when the regular worker their until today when I show up everyone their today were people I never saw before. I decide to try and do my donation and ended up with 3 blow up vein because they were try to go ahead with the platelet donation when I keep telling them their were hurting me. I'm think my days of donating are coming to end. I love doing the donation to help people who need the help but I'm not willing to put my health on the line.

I am sick and couldn't finish the online portion of the class in time nor did I feel good to attend class so I called in, explained this to all 5 agents I was transferred to a 6th person and to make matters worse they refused to reschedule. The class had to be rescheduled and I have to pay again and wait 3-5 business days for the first payment class of fund.

Today I gave what I thought was a power red donation but it happened to fast for the process. I'm not sure it but it probably was just a blood donation only. I have donated the power red several times so I know the extra time it takes. Not very impressed! As a O Negative type maybe I should just say the hell with donating! Donation #W*******378 also I have tried to donate at this location and the Mouse lodge in Manahawkin,NJ were you didn't have the the proper supplies to accept donations! I feel you have poor management and I find it very difficult to participate! It should be EASY! Jonathan Cripps *******739

Wish I had checked comments here before giving blood. Hard to schedule & find parking. No one in charge. Very long wait. Tech staff had rock music blaring- couldn't hear to answer questions. Poked both arms, kept moving & adjusting needle AFTER insertion to increase flow. Oww! Bruises. Unprofessional; I'm not willing to risk my health there.

Made an appointment for a Red cross blood donation and came early with my husband who's appointment was before mine. They wouldn't let me sign in early and said come 15 min before your appointment. I did exactly that. Then they directed me to do rapid pass check in on my phone. When I was done they put me in line as a walk in! I didn't realize this right away and waited almost an hour seeing people go ahead of me. I even went to the desk and they told me they couldn't do anything about it because the computer system decides who goes next! After seeing another person walk in and go head of me I just walked out. Such disrespect and waste of time. Their loss is my universal donor O- blood. They need to stop whining about blood shortages or get their act together.