Volunteer Van Driver Assistant

St Gemma; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gemma's Hospice is seeking volunteers for the Retail Van Driver Assistant role, offering flexible shifts that allow you to help the community by assisting drivers as they collect donations. This engaging opportunity is ideal for those who enjoy meeting new people and being active, while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Training courses to support your role

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Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness required.
• Ability to load and unload items.
• Willingness to volunteer flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Accompany drivers on routes to shops and customers’ homes.
• Help load and unload donated items.
• Maintain physical activity throughout shifts.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Ability to meet people

Job description

Location Vans cover all St Gemma's shops across Leeds

The role

Looking for a flexible volunteering role? We have adhoc Retail Van Driver Assistant shifts available which can fit in with you! This is a rewarding way to get out and about while helping a great cause!

What’s involved?

You’ll accompany our friendly Drivers as they follow the daily routes around our 26 charity shops and customers’ homes. Your role will be to help load and unload donated items - no driving is required, just your energy and enthusiasm!

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys meeting people and being active. Please note that a good level of physical fitness is required as the role involves manual handling.

Role Details:

• Flexible, ad hoc shifts available Monday to Friday (morning or afternoon).
• Ideal for those looking to volunteer occasionally.
• Requires a good level of physical fitness.

To find out more, call Christine Driver on 0113 255 7552 (Option 1). Ready to apply? You can apply online (visit our Volunteering section). Need help with your application? Contact the Volunteering Team via [e-mail] or 0113 218 5193.

Make a difference in your community - volunteer with St Gemma’s Hospice today!

About us

St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.

By volunteering with St Gemma’s Hospice you will:

Be part of a fantastic volunteer community

Have fun, make friends and socialise

Share your skills or develop new ones

Support people in your local community

Attend relevant training courses to support your role

Be supported by a named supervisor

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