Retail Van Driver Volunteer - weekdays for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Berkhamsted; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a volunteer van driver. The role involves transporting donations between shops and the distribution centre. Ideal candidates should have a full driving licence and the ability to handle heavy loads. Engaging with community members and shop managers is key. This volunteer position is perfect for those who enjoy transportation and community service.

Benefits

Make social connections

Support local patients and families

Opportunity for future employment

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence.
• Experience with driving and handling heavy items is desirable.
• Personable and able to interact with others positively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the charity's vehicles for transport.
• Deliver and collect goods from the distribution centre.
• Handle and move donated items efficiently.

Skills

Driving licence (full)

Experience of driving a transit van

Ability to handle heavy loads

Personable and polite

Sociable and enjoys engaging

Job description

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer. Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

Our van drivers travel to our 32 shops and 4 offices across Bucks and West Herts, making sure that our donations are moved between our shops, e-commerce centre and Retail and Trading hub. They are essential to making sure that we can maximise the income we get from the donations we receive.

Opportunity Details

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum

Start Date: 10/10/2024

End Date: 30/12/2025

Location: From your office, Outdoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings

Practical Considerations: You will be moving bags and boxes into and out of the van and so need to be comfortable with moving and handling reasonably heavy loads. We are looking for volunteers who are available any weekday morning.

Requirements

• Driving licence (full)
• ID check
• Experience of driving a transit van or similar type vehicle is desirable
• Ability to move and handle heavy boxes and bags around the distribution centre and our shops and in and out of the delivery vehicle
• Personable and polite, representing Rennie Grove Peace in the community
• Sociable and enjoys engaging with our retail teams, both staff and fellow volunteers

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Driving & Transportation, End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Retail

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? No

Main tasks

• You will be driving one of our fleet of Rennie Grove Peace charity vehicles.
• Delivering and collecting goods to and from the distribution centre in Berkhamsted.
• Handling and moving donated clothes and items in bags and boxes.

What's in it for you?

• Work with our friendly team, making social connections.
• Be out and about meeting our shop managers and volunteers across Bucks and Herts.
• Make an important contribution to the much-needed funds that support our local patients and families.
• Some volunteers do go on to get jobs with us; see current job vacancies on our website at www.renniegrovepeace.org.