Benefits:

The greatest benefit Volunteers receive from donating their time and talents to The Blood Center is the knowledge they have helped save lives! While this personal satisfaction is intangible, we are pleased to offer volunteers tangible benefits as well. These benefits are divided into three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each hour volunteered brings you a step closer toward reaching the Gold Level, and ultimately, to saving more lives.

Participation is defined by the number of hours served. One hour of service is equal to 10 points redeemable in the CFL Store.

Levels are as follows:

BRONZE LEVEL 20 to 29 volunteer hours

SILVER LEVEL 30 to 39 volunteer hours

GOLD LEVEL 40 or more volunteer hours

CFL Volunteer Benefits		20-29 Hours	30-39 Hours	40+ Hours
	0-19 Hours
Every hour saves lives
Digital Volunteer Access
Access to Commit for Life Store
Participation in Holiday Hugs
Volunteer Insurance
Access to continuing education opportunities
Consideration for Mayor's Houston Award
Commit for Life Volunteer Pin (1)
Commit for Life Calendar (1)
Consideration for Nomination to the Governor's Award
Two Invitations to Gathering of Heroes
Consideration for Nomination to Presidential Service Award
Advance Wellness Check

Submitting your hours allows you to take advantage of benefits in the Commit for Life Volunteer Program.  Volunteers who achieve Gold Level status by submitting their hours will receive an invitation to the annual Gathering of Heros appreciation event.

TMC Recognition

Each year, the Texas Medical Center recognizes the efforts of volunteers who give of themselves with a special celebration to honor volunteers.  As a participant in Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's Commit for Life Volunteer Program, you will be eligible for nomination to be recognized during the event.  In addition, each member of the Texas Medical Center's Volunteer Service Advisory Committee awards one outstanding volunteer to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award.  Winners of this award show exemplary dedication to their cause and generosity of time and spirit to helping make the difference for patients in the Texas Medical Center.

National Volunteer Week

The last week of April is National Volunteer Week.  This is a momentous time during which we show appreciation to our Commit for Life Volunteers for the life saving work they do all year.  There is a special event planned for our volunteers to gather and receive recognition for their dedication and to announce the winners of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and the Governor's Award for Volunteerism.  It's our way of showing our gratitude on behalf of all the patients whose lives were saved thanks to the generous donation of time