Make a Lifesaving Difference on Your Campus!

Join our university ambassador program

Our university ambassador program is launching in 2025, and we want you to help it grow!

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to lead a peer-to-peer donor recruitment program on campus, inspiring others to become life-saving stem cell donors. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with a lifesaving mission and develop key skills along the way.

Make a difference. Build your skills. Shape your future.

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Why we need you

Stem Cell Donors Australia runs the country’s registry of volunteer stem cell donors. For many patients with blood cancers and disorders, a blood stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor is a last-resort treatment that could cure their illness.

Younger stem cell donors give patients the best chances of survival post-transplant. That’s why we need thousands of young Australians, aged 18-35, to join us every year!

What's involved?

As a member of our university ambassador team, you’ll be at the forefront of this mission. You and a group of ambassadors from your university will plan and deliver events on campus that help spread the word and grow the registry.

Whether you’re organising on-campus donor recruitment events, promoting them through social media, engaging student groups, or handling logistics behind the scenes, your work will directly contribute to getting more young Australians on the registry.

Our team will support you every step of the way with:

  • Comprehensive training – Learn from our international colleagues and gain skills in project planning, event management, and marketing.
  • Ongoing mentorship – Get guidance from experienced mentors to help you develop confidence and make an impact.
  • Regular peer catch-ups – Connect with fellow ambassadors across the country, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies.
  • Resources and promotional materials – We’ll provide everything you need to run successful recruitment campaigns, from marketing templates to event kits.

Why volunteer?

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1. Contribute to a lifesaving cause:

As a volunteer, you’ll help grow the Australian stem cell donor registry. This means more matches for Aussie patients needing a stem cell transplant, and more lives saved every year.
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2. Develop Key Skills:

Gain hands-on experience in project planning, event management, marketing, and leadership. As a founding member of this program, you’ll have the chance to shape strategies, lead your own events, and potentially grow into state or national leadership roles.

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3. Boost your CV:

Receive a certificate recognising your contribution, written references outlining your work and performance, plus awards for top performers. Showcase real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

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4. Enjoy flexibility and support:

Whether you’re taking the lead or helping behind the scenes, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your involvement around your studies. With training, ongoing mentorship, and resources from us, you’ll always feel supported and confident.

You can make a difference

  • Nervous about approaching strangers? Not every role requires public-facing activities—you can still contribute in meaningful ways behind the scenes.
  • Worried about balancing studies? The program is flexible, allowing your group to plan events and activities around study commitments.
  • Don’t know where to start? We’ll guide you every step of the way, with training and resources from our international colleagues.
This is your chance to make a tangible difference in saving people’s lives, while building skills and experience that will stay with you forever.

Ready to make an impact on campus?

Fill out this Expression of Interest and we’ll be in touch soon. Let’s create a future where every patient can find the match that they need.

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