Why we want you

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. Volunteer drivers support the vital work of the RSPCA’s animal centres by transporting animals to and from vets, private boarding establishments and hospitals as required and directed by their local Networking team.

What you will be doing

• Transporting animals to and from the vets, private boarding establishments, animal centres and hospitals as required and as set down by the animal centre’s guidelines and within health and safety guidelines. This may involve lifting animals of various sizes and weight.
• 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 network team and the animal centre
• Using RSPCA equipment to transport the animals such as leads, cages, vari kennels etc.

The skills you need

• Drivers must have a valid driving licence
• Drivers should be able to lift animals in and out of the vehicle safely if required
• Volunteers must be aged 18 or over

What's in it for you

• 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

• We are happy to reimburse any reasonable travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us

   

For further information or to apply for the role, please click here: Volunteer RSPCA Van Driver (Greater Manchester Animal Hospital)

Disclaimer

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees. Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to complete our simple online Health & Safety assessment. At the RSPCA we don’t want you to be out of pocket by volunteering, so we are happy to reimburse any agreed out of pocket expenses you incur whilst volunteering. Volunteers will be required to undertake online and practical driving assessments and will receive a copy of our volunteer drivers’ handbook. All volunteers must ensure that they use the van provided for RSPCA purposes only and that they are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst driving the vehicle. If a volunteer has any concerns or questions regarding their role, they should speak to a member of staff or the volunteer co-ordinator, if applicable, immediately.