Frequently Asked Questions
What is a blood donation event?
These are events we hold throughout the academic year across the country that encourage young people from ethnic minorities in the student population to donate blood. Events are ran at blood centres run by NHSBT. The length of these events varies, with some being run one afternoon to a whole week!
What is the impact of our work?
How to become a representative?
Our reps are at the heart of our organisation. Each one helps us to organise blood donation events at their university, without them it would be impossible to organise one at universities.
Rep responsibilities:
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Sharing our QR code which allows us to collect information required for people to get booked in one of our donation events
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Collaborating with us to determine the nearest donor centre to your university.
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Determining dates that align with the term at your university
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Being there at the donation event itself.
Requirements:
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Be passionate about reducing racial health inequalities in the UK
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Be a university student
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Be either a prominent member or active committee member at a society at your university
If this interests you get in touch by filling the contact form below, we would love to hear from you!
How to join our blood drives?
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Find the rep(s) at your university
Our reps are typically assoicated with Afro-Carribbean Societies, they might be committee members or just part of the society. It is important to check with them first if they have a rep.
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Fill out a form
Once you have contact the reps will collect some of your details.
Reps have 2 options: a quick form or your university's (via IT). Both gather your info for registration and follow-up.
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Attend the blood drive
After getting you registered you ca attend our blood drive and donate blood on the day. Please check that you meet the eligibility criteria on NHSBT website.This can be done through this quiz.