Is donating at Community Blood Service Of Il paid or volunteer?

Community Blood Service Of Il appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Community Blood Service Of Il?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

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Community Blood Service Of Il

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♥ VolunteerWhole blood

1408 W University Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801-2341

(217)367-2202

★★★★★4.3 (3 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 (3)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

9 Gallon Community Donor2009-07-29
★★★★★
Regarding the U of I student who donated at CBSI...this location is strictly for volunteer blood donation only, they do not pay for blood donations. The staff is great! And yes the facility is a little older, but they have been giving blood to area hospitals for many years and do not make money from donated blood.
20 gallon donor in Rantoul!2009-07-29
★★★★★
Blood center does not pay donors. Only accepts volunteer blood donors who will give to local hospital patients. The other posting mentioned making money after giving...? No money is ever given to donors at this center.
University of Illinois student2008-02-25
★★★★★
Close to the university of IL and great for students and teachers...it seemed like everyone was reading while donating :) ...and actually there was a cute girl I met there! Overall the money for classes I made was great and I will go back. Just wondering if they could clean the floor better...I saw so many marks from other donors shoes or something.