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Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. For many of those affected, a blood stem cell donation from a matching donor represents their best, and sometimes only, chance of beating this devastating disease. Despite being treatable and potentially curable, blood cancer today remains the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the…
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About us 

DKMS is a charity dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. We work to raise awareness, recruit stem cell donors, and raise funds to give more people with blood cancer a second chance at life. DKMS also support patients from the day of diagnosis and assist their families and friends in organising events to encourage more people to join the donor register. By becoming a part of DKMS, you can play a critical role in rallying community support and providing hope when it’s needed most. 

About the role

As a Student Ambassador, you will be at the forefront of our mission to combat blood cancer. You’ll lead efforts at your university or college to raise awareness about blood cancer, recruit donors, and organize fundraising events. Whether it’s through running donor drives, collaborating with other student groups, or simply spreading the word, you’ll be making a real difference. Only 7% of the UK’s eligible population are on the stem cell register join us in our mission to register more people as potential lifesavers.

Duties

Key Responsibilities:
• Create and develop ‘The Stem Cell Society’ and ensure the group fulfils the aims of DKMS UK 
• Establish and Lead: Create and develop ‘The Stem Cell Society’ at your university or college to support DKMS’s mission. • Organise Events: Plan and deliver monthly donor recruitment drives between January and April, plus one fundraising event during the academic year.
• Collaborate: Build partnerships with other student societies and local communities to raise awareness of blood cancer and promote DKMS. 
• Training: Attend an initial volunteer induction in London and participate in annual refresher training. 
• Community Engagement: Support local donor registration drives in your area, when possible.

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Other volunteer students. Materials and guidance will be provided by the DKMS Team.
Training
DKMS will be here to support you in your role and will provide you with:
• Training & Support: Comprehensive training and ongoing support, including
coaching in digital marketing, public speaking, and running donor drives.
• Resources: DKMS materials to support your activities.
• Guidance: Ensuring your activities meet fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Recognition: We will acknowledge your contributions and achievements.
• Professional Development: A professional reference after one year of volunteering.
• CV Workshop: Support with applying for internships and employment
• Virtual Experience: A virtual visit to our Collection Centre or laboratory in Germany.

Other Benefits
You will develop and sharpen many skills including:
• Marketing and promotional strategies
• Customer service expertise
• Social media management
• Experience in the charity sector
• Event planning and outreach
• Community volunteering and engagement

Time commitment

Minimum Time Commitment
Student/s will ideally commit to a minimum of one academic year at their Stem Cell Society. Plan and deliver monthly donor recruitment drives between January and April, plus one fundraising event during the academic year.
Application deadline

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.