Enable blood donation during working hours
The Donate Blood During Working Hours Certificate is a lightweight way to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and make a concrete, measurable act of responsibility part of everyday working life. More than 550 organisations have already joined.
What does your organisation gain from the certificate?
- A responsible employer image. Show concretely that your organisation cares. The certificate works on your website, in job listings, and in stakeholder communications.
- A measurable act of responsibility. With a Donor Group, you can see directly how many donation visits have been made by members of your organisation: a ready-made figure for your sustainability report.
- A sense of purpose at work. Employees feel pride in being able to help patients by donating blood.
- A light commitment with a big impact. No contract, no audit. Your organisation sets its own terms.
You decide the terms
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service does not dictate the conditions for using the certificate. You can start small and expand later if you wish.
Examples of how participating companies have implemented this:
- 1 hour per year, counted towards flexitime.
- One blood donation per year.
- 2–3 blood donations per year.
- As part of a staff wellbeing day.
- When the Blood Service arranges a donation event at the workplace.
Donation visits is based on mutual trust between the employer and employee. The Blood Service does not issue separate certificates of attendance.
We offer groups of at least four people a complimentary return taxi ride to the donation centre, when needed.
How the certificate works in practice
- Sign up. Fill in a short form, no contracts required.
- Get the certificate. Download the badge from our materials bank and add it to your website or intranet.
- Tell your staff. Communicate the opportunity to donate via your intranet or other company channels.
- Share your achievement proudly on LinkedIn and other platforms.
Certificate + Donor Group = impact made visible
Once your organisation sets up a Donor Group, you can easily track how many blood donation visits have been made by its members. The figure is a concrete, easily reportable result for your sustainability report.
Companies supporting the blood supply
Companies play a vital role in supporting Finland’s blood supply and national preparedness by enabling their employees to donate blood.
Patients need the help of around 700 voluntary blood donors every day. In addition, Finland needs 22,000 new blood donors this year to secure patient care for the future.
A warm welcome to join us!
Let’s help together
We offer companies and organisations many ways to get involved. Learn more about corporate collaboration with the Blood Service.
