#BecauseofYou, the future of our nation’s blood supply is being built today. As our most loyal and frequent blood donors become older, young people are the future of our nation’s blood supply; the future of ensuring blood is available for every patient in need. Hosting blood drives at your school helps ensure that your students have ample opportunity to start the lifesaving habit of donating blood on a regular basis. In turn, we want to support your efforts, so we created this resource hub exclusively for high school blood drive coordinators and sponsors.
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Our coordinator resource library has all the downloadable information you need to make your drive a success: planning resources, educational materials and social media tools. Get started planning today with our resource library.
Your coordinator portal is your main tool for making donor appointments, emailing your donors, keeping track of the people who have signed up to donate at your drive and more. Access the coordinator portal for your region to get started today.
When donors know what to expect, they’re more likely to complete their blood donation, have a positive experience—and come back for the next blood drive! Share the resources below so your donors know how to prepare for their donation. Access the Coordinator Resources library for more tools to promote your blood drive.
How We’re Keeping Donors and Staff Safe
There is no inherent risk of getting coronavirus from the donation procedure itself, but we follow CDC guidelines and take extra precautions to protect our staff and donors.
SPOTLIGHT: Inspiring Stories
For the past six years, Activities Director and Blood Drive Coordinator Brent Mattix has led the Roseville High School Student Government in successful blood drives. The keys to a thriving blood donor program according to Mattix – strong leaders and motivation.
“I know firsthand what a great opportunity blood drives are to raise awareness and connect with blood donors. Roseville High School has been a pillar in our community for over 100 years and we take a lot of pride in synergizing with other spectacular organizations that help our society; working with Vitalant is a win, win.” - Brent Mattix, Activities Director and Blood Drive Coordinator
Virtual blood drives give people a way to donate on behalf of your school even if they can’t attend your blood drive. Find out more.
A great new perk for first-time donors is a sneak peek at their blood type. Read all about it.
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