Jobs in York, United Kingdom

We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.

Much of our direct animal welfare work is carried out through our branches. These separately registered charities across England and Wales are run by volunteers who are unstinting in their work for animal welfare.

This volunteer opportunity is provided by an RSPCA branch, which is a separate registered charity to the RSPCA National Society. Please visit theBranch’s websitehttps://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.ukfor more info and to view a copy of the branch'sprivacy policy. https://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk/privacy/

You'll be supporting the vital work of the RSPCA by collecting and distributing donations to our charity shops. Other tasks may include: Collecting donations from customers' homes, taking rubbish to the tip or moving stock and equipment between the shops. This may involve lifting items of various sizes and weight but appropriate training will be provided if required.

Our volunteer drivers get to meet lots of different people including members of the public, RSPCA staff and volunteers, and also other animal care professionals in their local area. You’ll also get a buzz by knowing your actions are helping animals.

You'll be driving our vehicle and helping our four shops, located in York, Acomb, Malton, and Selby.

If this sounds like the role for you then click the 'apply' button now.

We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.

Much of our direct animal welfare work is carried out through our branches. These separately registered charities across England and Wales are run by volunteers who are unstinting in their work for animal welfare.

This volunteer opportunity is provided by an RSPCA branch, which is a separate registered charity to the RSPCA National Society. Please visit theBranch’s websitehttps://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.ukfor more info and to view a copy of the branch'sprivacy policy. https://www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk/privacy/

You'll be supporting the vital work of the RSPCA by collecting and distributing donations to our charity shops. Other tasks may include: Collecting donations from customers' homes, taking rubbish to the tip or moving stock and equipment between the shops. This may involve lifting items of various sizes and weight but appropriate training will be provided if required.

Our volunteer drivers get to meet lots of different people including members of the public, RSPCA staff and volunteers, and also other animal care professionals in their local area. You’ll also get a buzz by knowing your actions are helping animals.

You'll be driving our vehicle and helping our four shops, located in York, Acomb, Malton, and Selby.

If this sounds like the role for you then click the 'apply' button now.

More about this roleVolunteer RSPCA Van DriverYour local volunteer coordinator/managerCommunity

We are the RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.

Our Branch volunteer drivers support the vital work of our branches transporting animals to and from vets, private boarding establishments and hospitals as required and/or transporting retail stock or equipment for the branch

• Ensuring that RSPCA rules and regulations are complied with
• Carrying out a small amount of administrative work, such as completing mileage returns
• Undertaking appropriate training as directed by the branch team
• Depending on the role, transporting animals and/or materials/stock/equipment on behalf of the branch

• Drivers must have a valid driving licence (we will need to complete some checks before you can start)
• Undertake manual handling training (and animal handling training if required)
• Volunteers must be aged 18 or over

• Meet new people and make new friends
• Learn great new skills to add to your CV
• A great induction and training relevant to your role
• Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of the local community
• You’ll be making a huge difference to the welfare of animals

Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to complete our simple online Health & Safety course and any associated training required for your role.Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees and depending on the position you may be required to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

5B Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LJ, United Kingdom