Is donating at American Red Cross Boston Donation Center paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross Boston Donation Center 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 Boston Donation Center?

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 Boston Donation Center

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

274 Tremont Street , Boston, MA, 02116

(617)556-2200

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)

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Blood Donation Rocks!2010-12-09
★★★★★
Additional Information: Hours of Operation: Apheresis Hours: (Please call to schedule a platelet donation appointment at 1-617-556-2200 or e-mail apheresisdonorma@usa.redcross.org ) Monday: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Double Red Cell Appointments: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 1:45 p.m. / 2:15 p.m. / 3:15 p.m. / 4:15 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday and Sunday: 11:15 a.m. / 12:15 p.m. / 1:15 p.m. Saturday: 10:15 a.m. / 11:15 a.m. / 12:15 p.m. Donation Types: platelets and double red cell