Tuesdays with Jayne

“Sometimes I’ll peruse the newspapers so I can have topics to talk to donors about,” said Jayne, a RCC canteen hostess. “I learn a lot about our donors and love hearing their interesting stories, as they come from all walks of life. Often times I’ll tell donors to come back on a Tuesday to donate. They also love it when I remember a little tidbit about them the next time round.” Just one of the many volunteer opportunities available at BCP, a canteen host keeps an eye on the health and safety of our blood donors after their donation while serving them refreshments.

“I was giving blood one day, saw the canteen hostess and thought I would like to volunteer as one too,” said Jayne, who has four sons and five grandchildren. “RCC felt like a good place to give back and a great way to socialize.”

A dedicated BCP volunteer since 2008, Jayne, who says volunteering is a “no-brainer since one doesn’t need to do homework,” has already donated more than 183 hours of her time!

A San Francisco State graduate, Jayne used to wear several hats before she retired. She was a floral designer for 20 years with her own business, regional coordinator for Canon, a receptionist, and most proudly, a stay-at-home mother looking after her four sons.

Now, she says volunteering gives her personal satisfaction. “This is a great way to give back if one can’t donate money,” said Jayne. “What more can you ask for? Blood donors are nice people. And to do something nice for them, it’s one of the best things in life.”

BCP thanks Jayne for all her hours of volunteering and great conversations with our donors! Thank you!

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