george Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Blood bank in plea for foreign volunteers PHUKET CITY: -- The blood bank at Wachira Phuket Hospital is appealing for expats of all ages and nationalities to become volunteer helpers. The head of the blood bank, Sriroung Choophak, told the Gazette that foreign volunteers could help put donors at ease when they came to give blood, and maybe give the hospital ideas on improving the blood service. K. Sriroung explained, “Sometimes, when a foreigner comes to give blood, we don’t know how our system compares to the one in their home country. “I think it will be good if we have people of the same nationality here to talk to them, welcome them and explain to them what we do; they will feel more comfortable. Plus I think it could be a good way for everyone to learn about each others’ cultures.” K. Sriroung emphasized that expats do not need to have medical or nursing experience to become volunteers. “We already have nurses, we just need someone to talk to donors, and maybe share ideas,” she said. K. Sriroung also appealed for more donors to come forward, especially those with blood types B or O. The blood bank can be contacted at Tel: 076-369188 or by email to: [email protected] --Phuket Gazette 2005-05-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 coming back to phuket next month for 6 months and would be keen to help out as have been giving bllod in uk for the last 18 yrs before moving to los.....any contact info on this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teach Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 If this concept of 'Helping' others gets momentum, I wonder how long it will be before some prat at immigration shouts "Work Permit" violation?? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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