Volunteer Delivery Driver
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FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team which re-distributes surplus food to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.
As a volunteer Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van, working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to deliver food orders to the premises of a wide range of Community Food Members. You will also be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a variety of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to administrative paperwork.
The required skills and attributes are that you:
- Must be aged 21 or over, with a full, clean driver's licence; (experience driving a van is desirable though not essential).
- Must have held a driving licence for at least 12 months.
- Must not be disqualified or have more than 3 points on your licence.
- Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.
- Should be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.
- Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.
- Have good verbal communication skills.
- Have a high respect for the standards of Health & Safety.
- Must be reliable and have the ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.
FareShare will offer volunteers:
- Career and CV advice and support.
- A reference for future employers.
- Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses.
- The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions).
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends.
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Within these hours, the Driver shifts are 9am to 1pm or 12pm to 4pm.
We welcome volunteers who can commit to a minimum of a 4 hour shift, one day a week. The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.
If you have any questions about this opportunity you can contact us on 0161 830 4770, or email us at: [email protected]