The Red Cross is grateful to people who give platelets and encourages whole blood donors to try taking their donation experience to the next level. For more information about donating platelets, or to make an appointment to be an apheresis donor, visit the platelet donation section of redcrossblood.org.
Average babysitting wages ranged from $8 to $12 per hour in 2014, according to BabysittingRates.com. Some families may pay as little as $4 per hour, while some families may pay $18 or more per hour, depending on their specific situation.
The average amount to pay a teen babysitter varies by state and city, but according to a 2009 study from FoxBusiness.com, the average hourly rate for a babysitter is about $13.