Parent Consent Form for Minor Blood Donors

Donating blood is an easy way for younger blood donors to show school pride and significantly help the communities in which they live. Becoming a volunteer blood donor at an early age helps establish a lifelong commitment to community service and saving lives.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Be sure to read the following information before printing and signing the consent form giving your minor donor permission to donate blood.

• Parent/Guardian Information, Acknowledgment, and Consent for Minor/Student Donors (Spanish)
• Information and Instructions for Your Blood Donation (Spanish)
• Use of Donor Information, Blood, and Blood Samples in Research (Spanish)
• Informed Consent for Donation of Platelets, Red Blood Cells and Plasma by Automated Collection Methods (Spanish)
• COVID-19 Antibody Testing (Spanish)

• Be at least 16 years old and have parental or guardian consent
  • 17-year-old donors do not need parental or guardian consent unless they live in these states (or their school requires it): Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Washington or Wyoming
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • Specific height/weight criteria may apply for donors 22 years old or younger
• Be in good general health
• Bring a consent form signed by a parent or guardian to your appointment