How Do You Organize A Blood Drive?
Blood saves lives, plain and simple. Giving blood is an excellent way to give back to the community. By organizing a blood drive, you’ll not only help those who need blood, you’ll make it easy for others do the same. Learn how to make it happen. Contact the blood service provider in your area. You can reach the American Red Cross at (800) GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543). Choose a date. Give yourself plenty of time to get the word out about your blood drive. Choose a location. The Red Cross may have some suggestions, or you can use a church hall, school or community center. If your local blood services organization has a bloodmobile, you can hold your blood drive in nearly any location. Recruit a committee of people to help with the drive. Assign people to specific jobs such as publicity, providing snacks and setting up childcare during the drive. Get the word out. Hang fliers on bulletin boards at coffee shops, schools, churches and grocery stores. Ask local radio stations to do a public serv
