Most people who are in good health, at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. There may be additional eligibility criteria based on medical history, travel, and medications.

You can donate whole blood every 56 days (about 8 weeks). For other types of donations such as platelets, plasma, or double red cells, the wait times may vary.

Yes, blood donation is very safe. All equipment used for donation is sterile and used only once. The donation process is performed by trained healthcare professionals, and most donors feel fine after donating.

We offer various volunteer opportunities, from assisting at blood drives to administrative support and community outreach. You can sign up through our Register page or contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteers@lifelink.org.