I wanted to give blood, but I figured that the Bloodmobile is selling my blood, why not get paid…read moretoo! Biolife take your blood, spins off the red blood cells, and then puts them back in your body. They just need the plasma, (the liquid part) just like we have all seen on all those cop shows and movies. That clear bag the paramedics use ACTUALLY SAVES LIVES! You can give up to 8x per month!! The staff is very professional, and they have nurses on staff all the time. It takes a little more time for new donors, so when you are all done with the initial screening, you get put at the front of the line! My second time was a breeze! Everyone seems to be a master at whatever station or job they are doing, so rest assured! Bring something to read or charge up your cell phone! It only takes about 45 minutes for the whole plasma process. Then they have you wait for 15 minutes, to make sure you are okay, then you are free to go. They give you a debit card and load it with money, while you are still in the chair hooked up to the machine. You are making money and saving lives! WIN/WIN!! Do it!! It hardly even hurts at all!

I was a new walk in. I just moved to Gainesville from…read moreCanada, where I'd been a faithful donor for years. My initial screening and physical exam took about 90 minutes. Then I was hooked up to the plasma machine. I drank plenty of water so it only took 40 minutes to donate my plasma. The phlebotomist was excellent. No pain. My introductory payment offer was $100 per donation for the first 4. Payments are given via pre-paid VISA card. My 5th donation will pay $50. If I donate a 2nd time in that same week, I'll earn $75. I'm used to donating twice weekly, so It's an easy way to spend an hour. I listen to music , podcasts or catch up on emails. If you download the app, you can answer the screening questionnaire at home before you arrive. You'll be given a QR code to scan at the door. Once you're in, you'll be weighed and your vitals will be taken. It goes pretty fast. Make sure to eat a high protein meal before you come and drink lots of water. Your vein will be easier to find and it will flow faster. Make sure to use the bathroom before you're hooked up to the machine. They staff are super nice. They are all there to help.

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. The…read moreDonor Hub app is helpful for keeping track of your appointments and answering the screening questionnaire each time you donate. There is an introductory offer of compensation to donors. $100 for the first four complete donations. You are allowed to donate two times per week. The staff has been excellent. Very friendly and professional. I'm kind of disappointed that they don't provide snacks You can bring your own and eat them in the lobby.

I've been donating plasma for close to 3 years and, went to other plasma centers in past...this is…read morethe best plasma center by far! It's unbelievably super clean, the vidal staff is super welcoming and friendly, the phlebotomist are all highly skilled and friendly too! Would never go anywhere else!!! Highly recommended

One of the ways I have been giving back to our local community in Gainesville has been by donating…read moreblood. I donate regularly, and today I took the leap and donated platelets for the first time. The staff has been fantastic, friendly and professional. I do not like needles and they make me comfortable enough throughout the entire process that the needle stick and donation process is comfortable. The snack offerings afterward are great, and today, while doing the platelet donation, they even offered freshly backed cookies! A few days after my donations I can login to my account and see my cholesterol and A1c numbers...great for when you're in between lab work with your doctor. They even text me when my donation is on the way to a hospital to help someone! If you are able, please give blood to help those who need it. Be a hero!

It all starts with the staff the staff is amazing friendly kind concerning the chair is…read morecomfortable. The temperature is correct. They offer snacks and water or juice.

First time giving blood and I was really nervous. The sweet ladies here were so kind, walked me…read morethrough the entire process, gave me snacks along the way, and went above and beyond to ensure I had the best possible experience. I will recommend this center to all of my friends interested in giving blood, and I am definitely more inclined to go back and give again.

The best place for taking first aid, CPR, and other essential life saving skills! You can break up…read moreyour class to be partially online and the other part in a classroom so you're not sitting inside all day for several hours straight. I took the first aid, CPR, AED class and the online portion was easy and straight forward. The instructors are very professional and knowledgeable as well. Classes are worth the cost for sure.

LifeSouth phlebotomists always treat me with respect, are always very attentive, and I always feel…read moresafe and comfortable donating blood whether on the bloodmobile or at the blood center on Silver Springs Blvd.

My husband went to the bus they had at the Walmart in The Villages, FL the other day. They yelled…read moreat him for being a bit dehydrated but that's okay. Lol They were so friendly and nice! He was glad to be able to donate. He has O- blood and is an active donor whenever he's able. This was his first donation here in FL.

I will only donate where I know the blood will stay in Marion County, Well that is the Florida's…read moreBlood Centers. The staff was fabulous.. I was in and out in under an hour.

As and avid active Red Cross Volunteer in NE Florida, I've had the privliage of being able to do…read moresome Volunteer work out of the Red Cross in St. Augustine. However it's a little on the small side with just one office it shares the same space as the United Way. I've done a few Flagler College Fair's for this particular Red Cross location and it also provides an awesome ability to be a great place to volunteer for Flager College students as well. So if you ever find yourself bored with nothing to do get out and VOLUNTEER for your local Red Cross! It's alot of fun.