If you're hosting a mobile blood drive you're a vitally important part of the We Are Blood family. Mobile blood drives actually make up 50% of our local blood supply every year.
Make your drive more impactful!
Check out the following tips and technique for planning a successful blood drive to help save lives locally.
Schedule the drive
- Reach out to your We Are Blood account manager to make a plan.
- Schedule the date and time of the drive.
- Figure out logistics – reserve the room or mobile drive bus.
- Set a blood drive goal.
- Form a recruitment team.
Spread the word
- Request marketing materials from your account manager.
- Plan communications and marketing material distribution.
Recruiting and Scheduling
- Encourage friends, neighbors, and colleagues to book their appointments.
- Help schedule appointments for donors.
- Email potential donors.
- Host a speaking or kick-off event to recruit folks.
- Host a sign-up table.
- If you’re hosting at a business, get support from company leadership.
- Remind people about their appointments.
Day of the drive
- Ensure the room is clear of furniture or parking is reserved and available.
- Meet your collections team.
- Post directional signs around the building and grounds.
- We’ll bring all the equipment and supplies we need, including snacks!
- Schedule volunteers to greet donors at a welcome table.
- Create excitement with balloons or giveaways.
- Say “Thank you!” to donors as they leave!
Ready to host your own blood drive? Click here to submit a request.
