Some groups allow you to use your own bike, but best check with your local blood Bike group for their requirements.
Do I have to have an advanced qualification to ride or drive the groups vehicles?
Most groups yes, either IAM or RoSPA, also current emergency service advanced trained accepted by some groups.
How long are the shifts?
Usually 12 hour shifts for riders & controllers.
Can I be a controller at home?
Yes all the controllers mostly volunteer from home, all you need is a computer, phone & pen.
How do I become a Blood Bike volunteer?
Find your nearest group on the Meet the blood biker family above and click on to their website and follow the join us section.
I don’t ride a bike.. how else can I help?
You can be a Controller taking calls from the hospitals or as a Fundraiser or as a driver, some groups have their own cars, some require advanced qualification.
Do Blood Bike groups provide clothing?
This varies from group to group, contact your local group for more information.
Is there some training given?
Yes full training given, although it varies from group to group. Induction day and then if you are riding or driving have an assessment and garage induction.
Welcome to Volunteer Bikers
I’m Jason Lee a Volunteer Blood Biker from Lancashire, I started Volunteer Bikers in October 2016 whilst I was off work after having a spinal operation.
There are 43 Blood Bike charities in the UK & Ireland who all support the NHS & HSE for free delivering Blood, Blood samples, platelets, Donor breast milk, medical equipment and much more.
I wanted to bring all the Charities together in one place which is why I started the Group.
It’s been running nearly 3 years now and it’s become very successful within the blood bike community connecting riders, Controllers & Fundraisers together in one easy place.
Allowing each group to share the amazing Voluntary work they do on a daily basis.
Hope you enjoy the website 😊