Okay I would like to start out by saying by donating Plasma you may possibly be saving someone else's life. In that note, this place isn't in the greatest area of town but the building itself and staff they have working there are really good. If you're a first time donor expect to be there for approximately 5 hours; this is do to the screening and physical you are required to do before actually making a donation. So be sure to get there early, they currently open at 7am 7days a week besides one Wednesday a month when they hold their staff meetings they open at 930. They don't require appointments and will accept a return donor up to 5 minutes before closing time (6pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends). When you return after your first donation the entire process generally will take about 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours depending on how busy they are when you arrive.
Another benefit about donating is that they will actually pay you for each donation you make. You are able to make 2 donations a week as long as you wait at least a day between donations. For you're first 5 donations as a new donor you will receive 50 dollars per donation ( an opportunity to earn an extra 250 bucks in 2 2/1 week is nice). After your first 5 donations you will be compensated 20 dollars for your first donation of the week and 35 for your second. On top of that they do monthly bonuses after your 6th donation of the month.
The staff adds more incentives by doing weekly drawling for prizes such as gift cards, kindles, beats by Dre head phones and other nice items. To be interred into these drawling you just have to donate twice in one week. They also have special event on certain days of the month, examples are cookie days, bingo and BBQs.
The staff here are very friendly and generally pretty helpful if you have and issues or concerns. All the equipment used is opened new right in front of you as they set you up for the donation, you'll never have to worry if the equipment was properly cleaned.
During the entire process they have TV's playing movies, sports or tv shows and also provide free wifi for everyone's entertainment. After each donation power aid will also be provided to rehydrate you.
So drink plenty of water the night before and day of along with a meal high in protein at least 4hours before donating to help speed up the process. Do all this and you may be able to help save a life with your donation!