Retail Driver/Driver’s Mate Volunteer

This is a key position supporting the work of our shops across the region. Alongside our retail staff and our other retail volunteers, you’ll become part of a busy team which generates as much income as possible to support our children, young people and families.

The role includes:

  • collecting donated items from the public, and delivering items to our shops and showroom
  • performing visual checks of appropriate vehicles to be used, and signing them out and in
  • using Sat Nav, Google Maps, or other appropriate navigation systems
  • lifting and moving objects and bags of donated goods
  • championing our core values and family-focused ethos within the community

Commitment

We are looking for volunteers to support our Retail team with the

We’re currently looking for volunteers to support our Retail team with the below opportunities. Whether you can give a few hours a week or more, your time makes a huge difference!

Furniture Van (Driver/Driver’s Mate)

  • Tuesday 8:30–3:30

  • Wednesday 9:00–3:30

  • Friday 9:00–3:30

Retail Van Drivers

  • Monday 9:00–3:00

  • Tuesday 9:00–3:00

  • Wednesday 9:00–3:00 and 7:30–11:30

  • Thursday 9:00–3:00

  • Friday 9:00–3:00

Volunteer profile

  • organised
  • a flexible and positive approach
  • adaptability to the role’s requirements
  • personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers

Support you will receive and your involvement in our organisation

  • regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer
  • you will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services we offer
  • you will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity
  • we will reimburse reasonable expenses
  • full training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role
  • volunteers are invited to attend hospice-wide events which include other areas of our work
  • volunteers are invited to join the volunteer forum (more information available on request)
  • we ask all our volunteers to follow our policies and procedures
  • we will need you to complete documentation relating to the role

For further details and to apply, please contact volunteering@martinhouse.org.uk.

Role details

Position:
Minimum of half a day a week
Type:
Volunteer
Location:
Our shops and other locations, collecting and delivering donated and purchased items

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