Stem Cell Society – Student Ambassador

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.

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.

Student/s will ideally commit to a minimum of one academic year at their Stem Cell Society 

Skills

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and recruit students to join the society
• Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative: Proactive in planning and executing events.
• Understanding of University Culture: Knowledge of your university’s unique community.
• Bonus: Previous experience in charity work or event planning is a plus!