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)

Students who are interested in blood donation must:

• 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

Learn more about blood donation eligibility or call us at 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Thank you for supporting our lifesaving mission!