Hello Students, The Nursing Students' Association at York University (NSAY) and The Faculty of Health Student Caucus (FHSC) are proud to collaborate with OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network at Canadian Blood Services, and are looking for enthusiastic student leaders to assist with an upcoming University Get Swabbed Challenge occurring on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2012. The Get Swabbed challenge is an event where students will have an opportunity to sign up to become a potential stem cell donor. During the month of November, all universities across Canada are participating in a challenge to get as many potential donors signed up with the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow registry. This provides a great opportunity to not only help close to 1000 Canadian patients who are currently waiting for a stem cell donor, but also any patient around the world! Duties of a volunteer: ? Interacting with potential donors and communicating with them the importance of signing up for the OneMatch registry ? Understanding and explaining the special need for optimal donors ? Provide donors with a swab station orientation and direct questions to appropriate staff ? Be available to be present at the Get Swabbed Challenge swabbing event location on: Tuesday November 27 9:30am - 3pm ? Be available to help promote the Swab Challenge event at any one of the BLOOD DONOR CLINICS scheduled in November at York University on: Monday November 19th 11am - 2pm Tuesday November 20th 11am - 2pm Thursday November 22nd 11am - 2pm Friday November 23rd 11am - 1pm Benefits of being a volunteer ? training sessions on OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network Procedures ? Boost your personal and professional skills and enhance your resume; ? Build your communication, presentation, public relations and leadership skills; ? OneMatch T-shirts provided to volunteers ? A letter of recognition from OneMatch, FHSC and NSAY recognizing your time and commitment If you are interested in contributing and developing leadership skills, are connected in your community and would like to make a difference, please email: Aishat Agboluaje (NSAY Outreach Coordinator), [log in to unmask] with your name, contact information and your availability on previously mentioned dates (see above). If you would also like to learn more about One Match, the Canadian Blood services and the importance of blood, bone marrow and stem cell donation, please visit: www.onematch.ca, Facebook: www.facebook.com/OneMatch, You Tube: 18882DONATE Also check out the York University One Match Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/293748720726675/