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

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

1900 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501

(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.8 (4 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 (4)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Austin Sanchez2014-09-14
★★★★★
Donating makes me feel like I'm a Hero! If you want to make a change donating Blood or Platelets would be a great start!
Blood Donor Volunteer2011-01-19
★★★★★
Phone: 1-800-504-3142 Hours: Please call for donation hours at this facility. Donation Types: Whole Blood, Platelets
jason thomas2009-07-26
★★★★★
just wondering if anyone can tell me how much you get paid for plasma in the lynchburg plasma center
Ronald W Wright2009-04-20
★★★★★
Hi there! Our son says he is donateing every other day......this is fine by me but please make sure he is drinking ALOT of water and juice. The las t 2 times I saw him he was dehydrated....I think this was before he started donating. Thank you, Jill Wright