Is donating at American Red Cross paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at American Red Cross?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood, power red (double red cells), platelets, plasma. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. You can usually schedule through American Red Cross.

American Red Cross

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

2201 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203

615-346-7977

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3 (1 reviews)

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Before you go

✅ Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications.
💧 Hydrate well and eat iron-rich food beforehand.
😴 Get a good night's sleep; avoid heavy exercise right after.
🕒 Set aside about an hour (about 1 hour (10 min in the chair)).

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Donor reviews (1)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donor Volunteer2011-01-10
★★★★★
Phone: 615-346-7977 Hours: Whole Blood: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00A - 6:30P Fri. 7:00A - 3:00P Sat. 7:00A - 2:00P Apheresis: Mon. _ Tues. 10:30A - 6:30P Wed. 9:30 A - 5:30P Thurs., Fri. _ Sat. 7:00A - 1:30P 2nd _ 3rd Sun. 7:00A - 10:30A Platelets: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00A - 5:00P Fri. 7:00A - 1:30P Sat. 7:00A - 12:15P Donation Types: Whole Blood, Apheresis, Platelets