Donating sperm is a very heartwarming opportunity.
Donors are driven both by the knowledge that they are helping couples to have a family of their own, and the financial compensation provided for their time and effort.
When the staff takes the time to get to know you personally so you're never just a face in the crowd and I think that's always a plus.
Sperm donation is also a big responsibility.
The donation program requires at least a six-month commitment of weekly visits.
Donors who leave the program prior to fulfilling the six month commitment will be financially responsible for completed medical testing and will be required to pay the balance to the donation site.
Donors will also be contractually obligated to return all compensation.
Most people turn away for one of two reasons, either they want to take a vacation or they fear having to be responsible for a child once born.
Vacations are rarely a problem, as long as you let the staff know in advance they are more than willing to work with you - they understand that you have a life outside of the program.
Moreover, donors assume no responsibility or liability for any offspring conceived through donor semen.
As such, donors will have no rights to any offspring conceived.
Sperm banks are required to ensure all donor information is completely confidential.
Donor files are numerically coded to assure confidentiality and access to files is restricted.
The donor's information can only be released if donor chooses to be an ID Options Donor.
Being an ID Options Donor means the offspring conceived will be able to access basic contact information (name, phone, and email) about the donor once the offspring reaches the age of 18.
Now what about compensation you ask.
Compensation can be either in the form of bi-weekly or monthly checks and is provided only after a donor is fully accepted into the program.
Some programs offer incentives to pull you along through acceptance.
Applicants who are not accepted into the program are not compensated.
The average donor earns $100 per acceptable specimen, although many are compensated more based on a healthy lifestyle and optimal abstinence hours.
Seemingly so, donors are considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 for their taxes.
Applying to become a sperm donor is very easy.
Donors are driven both by the knowledge that they are helping couples to have a family of their own, and the financial compensation provided for their time and effort.
When the staff takes the time to get to know you personally so you're never just a face in the crowd and I think that's always a plus.
Sperm donation is also a big responsibility.
The donation program requires at least a six-month commitment of weekly visits.
Donors who leave the program prior to fulfilling the six month commitment will be financially responsible for completed medical testing and will be required to pay the balance to the donation site.
Donors will also be contractually obligated to return all compensation.
Most people turn away for one of two reasons, either they want to take a vacation or they fear having to be responsible for a child once born.
Vacations are rarely a problem, as long as you let the staff know in advance they are more than willing to work with you - they understand that you have a life outside of the program.
Moreover, donors assume no responsibility or liability for any offspring conceived through donor semen.
As such, donors will have no rights to any offspring conceived.
Sperm banks are required to ensure all donor information is completely confidential.
Donor files are numerically coded to assure confidentiality and access to files is restricted.
The donor's information can only be released if donor chooses to be an ID Options Donor.
Being an ID Options Donor means the offspring conceived will be able to access basic contact information (name, phone, and email) about the donor once the offspring reaches the age of 18.
Now what about compensation you ask.
Compensation can be either in the form of bi-weekly or monthly checks and is provided only after a donor is fully accepted into the program.
Some programs offer incentives to pull you along through acceptance.
Applicants who are not accepted into the program are not compensated.
The average donor earns $100 per acceptable specimen, although many are compensated more based on a healthy lifestyle and optimal abstinence hours.
Seemingly so, donors are considered independent contractors and will receive a 1099 for their taxes.
Applying to become a sperm donor is very easy.
- Step 1:Complete the online application.
If you qualify to continue you will be notified by email within 1 week. - Step 2:If you meet the criteria in Step 1, you will be sent a link to our secure website where you register for an account to fill out the medical questionnaire.
This application covers three generations of your family's health history. - Step 3:If you continue to meet requirements, they will contact you to schedule an interview and semen evaluation.
You will be asked to produce three to four specimens over a three week period for quality evaluation and freezing survivability. - Step 4:You will be screened for genetic and infectious diseases and overall health as required by the FDA, 21 CFR Part 1271, to optimize the safety of patients.
This requires a blood draw, urine sample, semen sample, and a physical examination. - Step 5:Applicants will complete a final online form that covers such topics as grade point averages, interests, activities and awards.
Family data will also be asked, such as education level and physical characteristics of siblings, parents and grandparents.