Gallon Grad Program

Application Process

Students must complete two of the following requirements over their high school career (the donate and recruit requirement may be completed twice):

1. Donate blood at least three times
2. Volunteer for a minimum of five hours
3. Recruit a minimum of five new donors (defined as haven't donated in two years)

One-Stop Option: Host a blood drive to automatically fulfill all Gallon Grad requirements. Work with a CBC representative for all details, including meeting minimum requirements for a successful blood drive.

Volunteer Requirement Options

Students can fulfill the five-hour volunteer requirement by:

#### Option 1: Direct Volunteering

#### Option 2: Donor Story

Questionnaire Questions:
1. Why did you choose to start donating with The Community Blood Center?
2. How does it feel to help people who are undergoing cancer treatments or need heart surgery?
3. How does it feel to know that you're making a difference in the lives of people in your community?
4. What would you say to someone who has never donated blood before?
5. Do you know anyone who needs or has received blood or blood products?
6. How long have you been a donor?
7. Where do you normally donate?
8. How do you stay involved in the community and your school?
9. What are some of your hobbies?
10. What are your plans after high school?

Required Documents:

Submission: Send required documents to student@communityblood.org

#### Option 3: Social Media Advocate

Portal Registration

• Visit the Gallon Grad portal to create a profile and begin logging your achievements
• The marketing department will track and enter completed items as volunteer hours in the portal

Important Dates

• Deadline for social media advocacy completion: May 1