About Irish Blood Transfusion Service - Giveblood.ie
Irish Blood Transfusion Service meets patient blood compenent needs nationwide through professionalism of staff and the generosity of donors
What's Involved
From Monday March 30th we have changed the previous walk-in policy of our clinics to a new appointments system.
Further details: IBTS COVID-19 EMERGENCY UPDATE
Give blood at one of our clinics at a location near you (approx every 3 months if possible).
Irish Blood Transfusion Service needs to collect 3000 donations every week but currently only 3% of the eligible population in Ireland currently donate.
1 in 4 people will require a blood transfusion.
Visit our website giveblood.ie and check you eligibility. You can either attend a clinic or register your interest on the website.
What's required for this position
No skills needed - although not everybody is able to give blood - for many varying reasons. You can take the eligibility test on www.giveblood.ie to see if you might be able to give blood
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
At local clinics every three months throughout the country. In addition, we have permanent clinics in D'Olier Street and Stillorgan (both Dublin) and St Finbarrs Hospital Cork
Other location details:
Locations Nationwide throughout Ireland.
Also available in these counties
Wicklow, Dublin, Kildare, Limerick, Kerry, Offaly, Laois, Waterford, Monaghan, Cavan, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Wexford
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Giving blood simply means you are giving life to someone else. 1 in 4 of us will need a blood transfusion in our livetimes.
Getting there
Go to www.giveblood.ie for details of clinics near you and when they are next on
