Volunteer Van Driver Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Retail Van Driver Assistant! This role is perfect for those who enjoy meeting new people and want to make a difference in their community. You will support our Drivers in collecting and delivering donations to our charity shops across Leeds. No driving is required, just a willingness to help and a good level of physical fitness. Enjoy the camaraderie of a vibrant volunteer community, receive training, and have fun while making an impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while gaining new experiences and friendships.

Benefits

Paid Expenses

Volunteer eNews

Training Courses

Support from a Supervisor

Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness required for assisting drivers.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist Drivers in collecting and delivering donated items.
• Travel across Leeds to support charity shops.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Job description

Location: Vans cover all St Gemma's shops across Leeds

The role

Get out and about and volunteer as a Retail Van Driver Assistant! This is a great role for anyone who likes to meet people as you will be traveling across Leeds to our community of charity shops.

You will meet our Driver at the retail hub in Bramley or our Hospice in Moortown.

The role will involve assisting our Drivers to collect and deliver donated items to and from our 26 charity shops and customer homes.

No driving is required, you will simply be going out with our Drivers to help them. A good level of physical fitness is required.

The role is available on a Thursday or Friday from 8.30am to 4pm.

For more information, call Christine Driver on 0113 2557552 (Option 1). Apply online; if you need support filling in your application, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 0113 2185193.

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:

1. Be part of a fantastic volunteer community
2. Have fun, make friends and socialise
3. Share your skills or develop new ones
4. Support people in your local community
5. Attend relevant training courses to support your role
6. Be supported by a named supervisor
7. Receive our volunteer eNews keeping you up to date with Hospice news
8. Paid expenses