To make our club run as smooth as possible, we have a step-by-step guide on how to volunteer with us!

Volunteering Roles

As a reminder, to be a member you will need to complete these hours for each role:

• Tabling (3 hrs)
• COD (3 hrs)
• Canteen (3 hrs)
• Attend 4 Club Meetings

Join our GroupMe + UConntact + Instagram for Updates - frequent changes happen during drives, so this will allow you to be notified!

Additionally, before volunteering, be sure to track your hours by filling out the Check-In form on the Blood Drive’s Sign-Up Sheet. This allows us to keep track of your volunteer hours!

Tabling @Student Union

1. Setting up:
   1. Check in with Student Union Event Services Office (RM 106)
   2. Grab tabling supplies from Locker #22 (Floor 4R)
      1. Tri-fold poster board
      2. Candy
   3. Go to tabling location (Floor 1R)
   4. Set up table:
      1. Tape the Red Cross Club banner to the front
      2. Put out flyers and promotional materials
      3. Open the Red Cross donation website on the laptop
      4. Arrange candy and other supplies.
2. During Tabling:
   1. Stand in front of the table and actively engage students - don't wait for them to come to you
   2. Avoid doing homework or using your phone while tabling
      1. Ask questions such as:
         1. "Are you interested in donating blood?" or "Have you ever considered donating blood?"
      2. If someone is interested, tell them:
         1. Drive dates, location, and time
         2. Help them sign up using the American Red Cross website
      3. Stay friendly and professional, even if someone isn't interested
         1. If someone says no, simply respond, "No worries, have a great day!" and continue to the next person.
3. Packing up:
   1. Put all supplies back into Locker #22 on Floor 4R

COD @Drive

1. Welcome Donors - greet them and ask if they have an appointment
   1. If yes: check them in.
   2. If no: ask the Red Cross supervisor if walk-ins are accepted at the time before checking them in
      1. If walk-ins are not being accepted:
         1. Politely ask them to wait or return during a less busy time.
         2. If the drive is fully booked, encourage them to schedule a different day/drive upcoming
2. Ask if they completed the RapidPass (mandatory pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire)

   1. If yes: continue checking them in.

   2. If no: ask them to scan the QR Code to fill it out