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

7490 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA, 31909-2500

(706)317-3529

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★4 (2 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 (2)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donation Rocks!2010-10-25
★★★★★
Updated Schedule of blood donation at American Red Cross in Columbus, GA. Hours: Blood Mon: 10AM - 6PM *2nd Mon. of the month: 12PM - 6PM Tues: 10AM - 6PM Wed: 10AM - 6PM Thurs: 10AM - 6PM Fri: 8AM - 2PM Sat: 8AM - 2PM Platelets Mon: 11AM - 7PM Tues: 11AM - 7PM Wed: 11AM - 7PM Thurs: 11AM - 7PM Fri: 8AM - 2PM Sat: 8AM - 2PM Donation Types: Blood, Platelets
David A. Castro2010-10-12
★★★★★
The service and personnel that took care of me was outstanding. They were polite, careing and considerate to me. They went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. The only thing that really tick me off was that I could not re-donate any sooner. LOL... Please Thank the ones who took care of me and I hope to continue donating as often as possible. Thank You Thank You Thank You