British Red Cross volunteering on campus
Join our national network of British Red Cross On Campus student volunteers and help people in crisis around the world.
Up and down the country, groups of passionate students are running British Red Cross On Campus supporter groups, acting as fundraisers, advocates and taking part in our calls to action.
We have groups in sixth form colleges, further education establishments, youth organisations and universities throughout the UK.
You can set up your own group and make a real difference on your campus and in your community. Supporting the British Red Cross, you will gain valuable skills and experience and get recognised for your volunteering.
What do on-campus volunteer groups do?
There is a wide range of activities which your group can organise on your campus. These can include:
- Raising awareness of our work including disasters and emergencies, health inequalities, migration, first aid and climate change.
- Promoting opportunities for people to volunteer, advocate and support our work.
- Fundraising to support our work through collections, challenge events, bake sales and more.
- SafeMates on campus is an opportunity to provide peer-to-peer support at events such as college events and Student Union balls.
- Social events for our supporters.
What we can offer you and what this means for you
Joining a British Red Cross student volunteer group means that you:
- Join a network of like-minded people and make new friends.
- Learn new skills which look great on your CV and get accredited for your time through our awards.
- Be part of a global movement which helps connect human kindness with human crisis.
If you run a volunteering group, we will give you lots of ideas for activities and help to recruit new members. You will receive a newsletter and can join our national Facebook group.
You will also get the opportunity to attend a conference and meet other groups from across the country. At the conference you will receive training, share ideas and have fun.
How to get involved
If there isn't a group at your college or university, we can provide you with all of the support and resources you need to get started.
You can contact the British Red Cross On Campus team for advice and support on BRConcampus@redcross.org.uk
What support is available?
We have a dedicated British Red Cross On Campus adviser to support you in setting up your group.
Support we provide includes:
- British Red Cross membership, including a welcome package to teach you about our organisation and how you can get involved.
- Guidance and advice to support you with every aspect of setting up your group.
- A pack full of of ideas for activities for you and your group.
- British Red Cross materials including t-shirts, promotional items, certificates and more.
- Regular meetings with other groups and an annual conference.
More ways to get involved
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