Is donating at American Red Cross Blood Services paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross Blood Services 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 Blood Services?

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 Blood Services

Network operating

♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

1004 Montezuma Street, Dothan, AL, 36303

(800)448-3543

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.

Jack Robinson2014-05-08
★★★★★
Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood. Be a hero in your community by donating blood to the American Red Cross.
Blood Donor Volunteer2010-10-17
★★★★★
Blood donation at American Red Cross in Dothan, Alabama requires a person at least 17 years old and weight at least 110 pounds. The desirable to eat a low fat well-balanced meal within 4 hours before giving blood and drink plenty of fluids the day before and the day of donation. The Donation Interval should be Eight weeks (56 days) between donations. And all donors will be asked for identification including their name, social security number and birth date. They are not deferred if they do not have identification. Donation Types: Blood Phone: (334) 793-6330 Hours: Thurs: 12PM - 6PM Donation Types: Blood For more information on how to donate blood you can visit at Wiregrass Area Chapter of Dothan, Alabama were the American Red Cross connected or visit their website at www.wiregrassarc.org or at www.redcrossblood.org.