Volunteer Van Driver
OFFERED BY:
Foodprint CICLocation(s): Dales
Address where volunteering takes place: 101 Sneinton Road Nottingham NG2 4QLHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
We are currently looking for new volunteer drivers to help us complete our weekly collections and deliveries, so if you have a UK driving licence and have a passion for sustainable living in Nottingham, then we would love to hear from you!
Would you like to be part of a social enterprise that save 126 tonnes of waste food going to landfill every year and impact up to 600 people every week through our redistribution network in Nottingham. We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about our mission to make food go further!
Would you like to be part of a social enterprise that save 126 tonnes of waste food going to landfill every year and impact up to 600 people every week through our redistribution network in Nottingham. We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about our mission to make food go further!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Hours are flexible, so we can find slots that suit your schedule best.
Volunteer Van Drivers are responsible for redistributing surplus food from our store to our local community partners, including school breakfast clubs, food banks and homeless shelters.
Deliveries and collections can include:
• Delivering bread to school breakfast clubs
• Delivering crates of food to food banks
• Collecting donations from our local partners
What you will gain from volunteering with us:
• Support your local community, impacting 500 people a week through our redistribution network
• Building new relationships with like-minded people
• Build a community around sustainability and food security
Application process:
Please complete the application form online . A member of the team will get back to you via email to take you through the induction process, which should last an hour. Then you’re ready to go!
Volunteer Van Drivers are responsible for redistributing surplus food from our store to our local community partners, including school breakfast clubs, food banks and homeless shelters.
Deliveries and collections can include:
• Delivering bread to school breakfast clubs
• Delivering crates of food to food banks
• Collecting donations from our local partners
What you will gain from volunteering with us:
• Support your local community, impacting 500 people a week through our redistribution network
• Building new relationships with like-minded people
• Build a community around sustainability and food security
Application process:
Please complete the application form online . A member of the team will get back to you via email to take you through the induction process, which should last an hour. Then you’re ready to go!
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You will need a full UK driving licence
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Full UK Driving Licence holder
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This role will involve making deliveries and collecting donations of food so will involve some lifting and will need good mobility.
Please talk to us about your access needs
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will be at you own pace, but should be complete within a month
Volunteer Expenses offered?
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No