Volunteering at Héma-Québec during the pandemic

Even during a pandemic, 1,000 blood donations are needed every day to meet the needs of people awaiting transfusions of blood products. Therefore, it is still essential for Héma-Québec to fulfill its critical mission of collecting blood donations for the people of Québec.

Héma-Québec thanks the volunteers. They are our major partners and, without them, it would be impossible to continue our activities during this exceptional period.

Frequently asked questions:

Héma-Québec is deploying additional safety measures; which ones apply to volunteers?

To ensure your safety and that of employees and donors, additional measures have been deployed. 

  • You will be asked two questions:
  1. Do you have a fever?
  2. Do you have a cough?
  • You will be asked to wash and/or disinfect your hands before entering.

Can I come and do volunteering if I have had or currently have COVID-19?

If you are not subject to a government-issued isolation order, you may attend a clinic or donor center.

See the COVID-19 self-assessment tool to find out which self-isolation instructions apply to you.

Is wearing a mask mandatory for volunteers?

Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in order to access the collection sites. However, people who wish to wear their mask may do so. Héma-Québec will continue to offer medical masks to those who wish to wear them.

Can I keep my mask (medical, N95 or other) when going to a collection site?

Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory in order to access the collection sites. However, people who wish to wear their mask may do so. Héma-Québec will continue to offer medical masks to those who wish to wear them.

Can I do volunteering if I am in contact with someone who is or has been infected with or suspected of being infected with COVID-19?

If you are not subject to a government-issued isolation order, you may attend a clinic or donor center.

See the COVID-19 self-assessment tool to find out which self-isolation instructions apply to you.

Can I volunteer if I am 65 years of age or older?

Héma-Québec is privileged to be able to count on the commitment of volunteers, a number of whom are 65 years of age or older. More than one in ten donors are also in this age group.

Héma-Québec being a priority and essential service, the contribution of this group is therefore significant for the achievement of its mission. As such, people who are 65 years of age or older can, if they wish, keep volunteering.

That said, we would truly understand if you chose to limit your activities because of the current context and the most recently announced measures. We look forward to seeing you again when the situation permits.

If you want to know more about what Héma-Québec has put in place at its collection sites, you can consult the COVID-19 section.

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