Volunteer
Our volunteers truly make a difference everyday by helping us advance our work and support for the well-being of patients in Canada. Whether it’s supporting donors throughout the donation process, recruiting new donors, raising awareness about the importance of blood, plasma, stem cell and organs and tissues; our volunteers are a vital link in Canada’s Lifeline.
As a volunteer, you can:
Make all the difference
New to the community or a long-time resident? Your actions can have a direct impact in the lives of your neighbours, friends, or even strangers. Volunteering is a powerful way to help others and spark a positive change that fuels your community’s energy and enthusiasm. Volunteers don't just make a difference, they make all the difference.
Develop new skills
Apply your skills, develop some new ones, and gain leadership experience. Interested in the healthcare or medical industry, love conversations and meeting new people, or want to try something new? We have opportunities for you.
Volunteers for life
Whether you are supporting blood or plasma donors during their donation process, recruiting people for blood, plasma, stem cell donation, organizing donation events or raising awareness about the importance of blood or plasma donation; you are an integral part of Canada’s Lifeline.
Volunteer roles:
Donor centre/mobile volunteers
Greet donors with a smile, engage in conversation, and ensure they feel at east throughout their donation process. Your care and attention are often why donors return. As one of the last faces donors see, you can play a critical role in the success of blood and plasma collection. Leadership roles at our mobile events help us promote within the community and schedule volunteers.
In-community awareness volunteers
Our in-community volunteers are essential in raising awareness about Canadian Blood Services. They promote donation events and inspire others to join Canada’s Lifeline. Even if you’re not a formal volunteer, you can support us by following @CanadasLifeline on social media and sharing our posts with your friends and family.
Post-secondary volunteer team
Our post-secondary clubs are dedicated to recruiting donors on campuses. They plan and implement unique initiatives to engage peers in various ways to support Canadian Blood Services, acting as campus advocates.
Stem cell volunteer recruiter
Stem cell recruiters are vital in helping us grow the Stem Cell Registry. You’ll educate and raise awareness at community recruitment events, assisting potential registrants through the registration process and helping them complete their cheek swab. Stem cell recruiters directly impact patients looking for a stem cell match.