Volunteer Delivery Driver

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.