Can you explain how I get started? / How does this work?
All scheduling is done easily right in our app. When you come in for your first appointment, you will get registered, have a health screening and review some educational materials, and then give your first donation. For your first visit, I would allow for about 3.5 hours because of the screening and registration process. Going forward, donations will take about 1 hour.
There are 3 forms of ID you'll need to bring for your 1st appointment:
- Your Social Security card or another document that verifies your SSN. This is a one-time requirement to create your Parachute donor profile and ensure accurate records and payment.
- Proof of address, which is needed to set up your profile. After that, you’ll only need to confirm your address once a year.
- A valid photo ID.
At your first visit, you will also receive a Join Parachute, LLC Visa® Prepaid Card. All donation payments will be loaded onto your card each time you donate.
The Join Parachute, LLC Visa® Prepaid Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted, in the U.S. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa U.S.A. Inc. All other trademarks and service marks belong to their respective owners. Standard text message and data rates, fees, and charges may apply.
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