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Blood Bikes Wales has plenty of opportunities for you to come onboard, get involved with us and do your bit.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Volunteer for
Blood Bikes Wales
There are many ways you can support Blood Bikes Wales. We simply ask that you give your time when you can. There are no minimum hour requirements, and every contribution is valued. Please note that some volunteer roles may be subject to a DBS check.
While we highlight our three main volunteer roles below, there are many other ways to get involved. Whether you have experience in Health & Safety, HR, PR, policy writing, event support, or practical assistance, your skills could help make a difference.
Please contact us by email or telephone, and we’ll be happy to discuss how you can help and provide more information about joining the Blood Bikes Wales team.
Funding and Relations
Become a Fundraiser
Fundraising is a vital part of any charity, without funds we could not put fuel in our fleet bikes, maintain them, insure them or continue our freephone number for the NHS to call us.
What do I need to become a Fundraiser?
Fundraising is at the heart of what we do!
Our fundraisers meet members of the public and help spread the word about our charity and the vital role we play supporting the NHS. In fact , every member of our charity is a fundraiser in some way -you’ll never be on your own.
Some of our fundraisers also enjoy getting involved in PR and community engagement. This can include:
*Arranging and giving talks to local groups such as the WI, Rotary Clubs and community organisations.
*Sharing real stories about the difference we make
*Organising supermarket and community collections well in advance, ready for our volunteers to attend
You can choose how much or how little you’d like to take on -every contribution helps😣
What you will need;
- A friendly, ‘can do’ attitude.
- A genuine desire to support a worthwhile cause.
- The confidence to chat with people and explain what we do at collections or talks (only if you would like to!)
- No previous experience is needed- just enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to help us make a difference.
The Picture below is of a presentation at the Knighton and District Rotary Club.
Our eyes and ears
Become a Controller
Controllers serve a key role within the charity.
They handle incoming requests from across and beyond Wales – from hospitals, GP surgeries, pathology labs, the Milk Banks and even other Blood Bike Groups.
They then coordinate with our riders, tasking them with jobs while maintaining our records accurately, updating and keeping track of the information and rider until the job is completed.
It’s a role that requires focus and clear thinking, at the same as being incredibly rewarding
What do I need to become a Controller?
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to answer the phone in a professional manner
- Be able to record and convey information accurately
- Reliable phone line (either mobile or landline)
- Have access to the internet with a computer or smart device
- Be able to turn your Voicemail off when on duty
- Be able to prioritise and multitask
- Be able to work independently
- Be able to attend a training session online
- A willingness to drive change and provide help to our NHS
Knights of the road
Become a Rider
The riders are the most visible part of our operation. They are the ones who interact with our service users in a face-to-face setting. Riders need to hold an advanced qualification before we let them ride a Blood Bike.
What do I need to become a Rider?
Be over the age of 25
- You must have held a category “A” licence for more than 2 years
- Have no more than 6 points on your licence
- You must hold an advanced riding qualification, for example
- IAM RoadSmart (IAM)
- RoSPA Advanced Riders
- ERS (Enhanced Rider Scheme -A/All Green)
- BBW may, in certain circumstances, consider alternative qualifications that demonstrate an equivalent standard of advance riding.
- You will be subject to a DBS check with our chosen agency
- You need to pass an in-house assessment on a liveried Blood Bike.
- Need to pass a GMP assessment (allowing you to carry and transport blood, blood by products , samples , human donated milk etc)
- Becoming a Blood Bike rider isn’t about riding fast – it’s about:
- Supporting the NHS
- A willingness to help
- Advanced riding,safety and control
- Trustworthiness
- Professional conduct, both on and off the bike
Don’t have an advanced rider qualification yet? No problem. We can guide you to a range of trusted organisations to help you to become a Blood Bike rider, By joining us you can start making a real difference straight away while working towards your rider status. There are many ways to support the charity whilst on your journey to becoming a rider.
Become a member
Expression of Interest
To volunteer for Blood Bikes Wales, please complete our expression of interest form.
There is a membership fee of £20, which covers the production of an ID card, and your member’s hi-vis jacket. This can be paid either at a meeting, online (via any of our online donation tools), bank transfer or by cheque.