British Red Cross on Campus

What is British Red Cross on Campus?

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. You can set up your own group and make a real difference, gain valuable skills and get recognised for your volunteering.

What do groups do?

There is a wide range of activities and calls to action which can be decided by the group. These can include:

• Raising awareness of our work including disasters & emergencies, health inequalities, migration, first aid and climate change.
• Promoting opportunities for people to volunteer, advocate and support our work through our calls to action and creating a Red Cross youth movement.
• Fundraising to support our work through collections, challenge events, bake sales or even sitting in baked beans!
• SafeMates on campus is an opportunity to provide peer-to-peer support at events such as college events and Student Union balls.
• Social events and run social events for our supporters.

What we can offer you and what this means for you

Joining a British Red Cross on Campus 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 group, we will give you lots of ideas for activities and 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.

What support is available?

We have a dedicated Red Cross On Campus adviser to ensure you are supported in setting up your group and have opportunities to play a full part in the organisation.

Support we provide includes:

• Red Cross membership including a welcome package to get to know about our organisation and how you can get involved
• Guidance and advice to support you with every aspect of setting up your group
• Calls to action pack which gives you lots of ideas to enthuse your group to take action to support the Red Cross and activity ideas for meetings.
• Red Cross materials including t-shirts, promotional items, certificates and more
• Regular meetings with other groups and an annual conference.

How to get involved

Please contact us to find out if there is a group at your college or university and if there is not a group, we can provide you with support to set one up!  Or you could join the online Kindness in Action group.

Get in touch today

You can contact the British Red Cross On Campus team for advice and support on BRConcampus@redcross.org.uk.