About Cú Chulainn Blood Bikes
Cú Chulainn Blood Bikes.ie provides free transportation of blood and other items to hospitals within the North Eastern region of Ireland.
Cú Chulainn Blood Bikes.ie was formed in 2016 to provide a service to our local HSE hospitals and hospices in Armagh, Cavan, Meath, Monaghan & Louth. We provide a voluntary service to the HSE North Region for the collection and transportation of Blood, Blood Products, Human Tissues, Patient Files / X - rays and Infant Milk.
This is a free service which is funded with 100% donations from the members of the public and business funders.
What's Involved
A bloodbiker is a volunteer who gives up his or her time to help in the transportation of items from one hospital to another. This includes the collection of breast milk from the only milk bank in Ireland. This is located in Co. Fermanagh. From here milk is transported to one of the many maternity hospitals in Ireland as required.
What's required for this position
Volunteers must be experienced bikers.
Experienced Biker with A class Bike licence, or someone with a car licence, available evenings and weekends.
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 8hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan
Other location details:
Dundalk, Drogheda, Cavan, Navan and Monaghan
Also available in these counties
Cavan, Louth, Meath, Monaghan
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Helping Patients, new network of friends with common interest, riding skills and an unforgettable experience...
Getting there
check out our website http://www.cuchulainnbloodbikes.ie and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Cuchulainnbloodbikes.ie/
for more information
