Host a Blood Drive — Support Your Community
Did you know local hospitals rely on 1,000 donors every day to provide the blood needed for surgeries, emergencies, and cancer care? Hosting a blood drive is how your organization, club, neighborhood, school, or church can connect community and make a lifesaving difference for local patients in need.
Host a Blood Drive. Support Your Community
Did you know local hospitals rely on 1,000 donors every day to provide the blood needed for surgeries, emergencies, and cancer care? Hosting a blood drive is how your organization, club, neighborhood, school, or church can connect community and make a lifesaving difference for local patients in need.
Ways to Host a Blood Drive
Ways to Host a Blood Drive
Host on Site
Bloodworks will provide equipment and staff for a successful drive at your location. Whether aa meeting room, gym, or large open area—we will ensure your space meets all safety and accessibility standards for the donation process.
Host with a Bloodmobile
We can provide a fully-equipped and comfortable bloodmobile to park in an available parking area. Bloodworks will ensure that it is a visible, safe, and accessible location for your donors.
Host on Site
Bloodworks will provide equipment and staff for a successful drive at your location. Whether aa meeting room, gym, or large open area—we will ensure your space meets all safety and accessibility standards for the donation process.
Host with a Bloodmobile
We can provide a fully-equipped and comfortable bloodmobile to park in an available parking area. Bloodworks will ensure that it is a visible, safe, and accessible location for your donors.
Don’t have a location to host a drive? Connect with a representative for additional hosting options.
Don’t have a location to host a drive? Connect with a representative for additional hosting options.
“Our quarterly blood drives at Seattle Elks #92 are often completely booked, which shows how important it is to our members to support the community blood supply. We also love showing off our beautiful Lodge to the public and potential new members!”
LISA PETERSON, BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR
Seattle Elks #92 Trustee
“Our quarterly blood drives at Seattle Elks #92 are often completely booked, which shows how important it is to our members to support the community blood supply. We also love showing off our beautiful Lodge to the public and potential new members!”
LISA PETERSON, BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR
Seattle Elks #92 Trustee
We Help You Host a Successful Blood Drive
1. Submit an interest form.
Click here to get started.
2. A Bloodworks representative will contact you.
We will discuss the simple planning process, and a date and time for your drive.
3. Receive recruitment tools.
Your Coordinator Toolkit provides you with information and tips to host a successful Bloodworks drive. You’ll also fill out a Donor Commitment sheet.
4. Bloodworks sets up your drive.
On the day of your drive, Bloodworks will set up and take down everything needed for your drive, including snacks and drinks.
Are You a Student or Teacher?
Small acts create big impact. Bloodworks partners with 100+ schools across Western Washington and Oregon, organizing drives that support academic goals while saving local lives. Connect with a Bloodworks representative to learn about our student-focused programs.
Are You a Student or Teacher?
Small acts create big impact. Bloodworks partners with 100+ schools across Western Washington and Oregon, organizing drives that support academic goals while saving local lives. Connect with a Bloodworks representative to learn about our student-focused programs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does it take to donate blood?
About 45-60 minutes from walking in the door to walking out. The blood collection of one pint only takes about 7-10 minutes.
How many people do I need to sign up?
You’ll want to secure appointments for 10% over your goal number.
How much time should the coordinator expect to spend on hosting a drive?
Expect to spend about 4 hours per week leading up to the drive (at least 4 weeks in advance would be a total of 16 hours).
How do I get people to sign up?
Don’t be shy; ask them. The main reason people don’t donate blood is that they have not been asked. Another option is to form a committee and have each person recruit a certain number of donors. Post on social media and newsletters, share with your network and ask them to donate blood, and get your group’s leadership involved to also endorse blood donation. Use your voice and your platform to reach your audience and encourage your friends and coworkers to do the same.
Who can donate?
For eligibility and health-related questions, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the Clinical Specialists at 1-800-DONATE-1, x2543. Some medications, medical conditions or risk factors may be a basis for deferral. We encourage all donors to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating.
What are the benefits of hosting as a non-profit organization?
Local hospitals rely on community groups to partner with Bloodworks Northwest to help ensure a steady blood supply for lifesaving treatments.
When your group hosts a blood drive you help to better engage with the community and save lives. You provide an accessible way for both your members and those you serve to take a small amount of time to make a big impact. You share in the commonality of humanity and earn awards for your mission.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does it take to donate blood?
About 45-60 minutes from walking in the door to walking out. The blood collection of one pint only takes about 7-10 minutes.
How many people do I need to sign up?
You’ll want to secure appointments for 10% over your goal number.
How much time should the coordinator expect to spend on hosting a drive?
Expect to spend about 4 hours per week leading up to the drive (at least 4 weeks in advance would be a total of 16 hours).
How do I get people to sign up?
Don’t be shy; ask them. The main reason people don’t donate blood is that they have not been asked. Another option is to form a committee and have each person recruit a certain number of donors. Post on social media and newsletters, share with your network and ask them to donate blood, and get your group’s leadership involved to also endorse blood donation. Use your voice and your platform to reach your audience and encourage your friends and coworkers to do the same.
Who can donate?
For eligibility and health-related questions, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the Clinical Specialists at 1-800-DONATE-1, x2543. Some medications, medical conditions or risk factors may be a basis for deferral. We encourage all donors to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating.
What are the benefits of hosting as a non-profit organization?
Local hospitals rely on community groups to partner with Bloodworks Northwest to help ensure a steady blood supply for lifesaving treatments.
When your group hosts a blood drive you help to better engage with the community and save lives. You provide an accessible way for both your members and those you serve to take a small amount of time to make a big impact. You share in the commonality of humanity and earn awards for your mission.
