Description of role:
As a volunteer chairperson you ensure nearly 2,000 units of blood will save lives weekly in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. You are the key to helping us recruit volunteer blood donors in our community for local hospital patients!
Primary Responsibilities
Ask others to help with volunteer roles:
- Distribute and display the promotional materials.
- Table tents, posters, memos, yard signs, etc.
- Begin recruiting donors and scheduling appointments.
- Call, text and email donors.
- Use social media to spread the word.
- Encourage others to invite a family member or friend.
- Help at the blood drive by escorting donors or manning the snack area.
Get the word out early – the number one reason someone donates is because they were asked!
- Calling or texting donors is the key to success
- Also utilize email, social media or word of mouth to spread the word
Promote your event with the materials provided by LifeServe Blood Center
- Hang posters, set out table tents, hand out postcards, whatever it takes to get the word out
Recruit donors early and schedule appointments
Secondary Responsibilities
- Share the importance of giving blood (1 donation saves 3 lives!)
- The rarest type of blood is the one we don’t have when we need it most
- Focus on getting first time donors
- First time donors will ensure a safe blood supply for the future.
- Prepare donors and remind them of their appointments prior to the blood drive
- Thank every donor and volunteer for helping to save lives
You save lives locally! Your blood drive IS important.
As a volunteer chairperson, you are a critical partner in being good stewards of the blood supply. With your help, we will be prepared to save lives throughout the year.
