Independent Datebook, Feb. 10
• New Jersey Blood Services, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. Blood drive volunteers assist donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service and be able to perform tasks as needed. Must have transportation. All training is provided. For additional information, call or text Sharon Zetts at 732-850-8906, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, visit https://www.nybc.org/support-us/volunteer-nybc/volunteer-application/
• New Jersey Blood Services is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled: Feb. 16, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 22, North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, 372 Middle Road, Hazlet, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 25, Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, 352 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, 1-7 p.m.; Feb. 27, AOH/Knights of Columbus Middletown, 12 Route 36, Middletown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To donate blood, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org