Ross Jackson Blood Drive
Drawing on the professional skills of Austin's Blood and Tissue Center, the people of Saint Stephen's support a Wimberley community-wide blood drive twice each year in McArthur Hall.
Skills Needed:Organization, list making and scheduling talent, computer skills, telephone persuasiveness, recruitment know-how.
Commitment: One month prior to date, paper work preparation; pick-up of sign up sheets, announcements three Sundays at both services prior to each drive, one week of appointment scheduling, one day being present at actual drive.
Financial Commitment: None to volunteers
Training: Easy to do, working with current coordinator.
Need for More People: Seek those with good contacts in other Wimberley churches, community organizations to inspire personal recruitment and motivation.
How Many People Involved Now: One
"Every unit of blood donated serves two people. Thus, the five drives sponsored (between Aug. 2005-Sept. 2007) have benefited 320 people! What loving community outreach!" - Muriel K. Jackson
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