More than half of our staff team at all levels of the organisation have lived or living experience of homelessness, addiction, or poor mental health. We pride ourselves on being a diverse workforce from different faiths and backgrounds; representative of the Wolverhampton community we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from anyone who meets the criteria in the person specification.
Volunteer Driver
Role: Represent the Good Shepherd by collecting donations from our food partners including: supermarkets, restaurants, organisations, schools and individuals. Delivery of goods if required.
Summary of Duties:
- Arrive at the agreed time and communicate with their Supervisor or Volunteer Co-ordinator if they are unable to attend.
- Ensure that vehicle maintenance checks are completed prior to driving and report any defects or concerns to the Supervisor.
- Collection of produce to include both food and non-food items.
- High vis vest will be required for certain collections.
- Fridge or frozen food will need to be taken straight to centre.
- Log sheet will need to be filled in with every journey.
- Ensure vehicle fuel supplies are maintained.
- Follow agreed procedures and instructions from their Supervisor.
- Follow the rules and safety procedures of Good Shepherd, including Food Safety and safe lifting and handling techniques (training provided).
This role can be physically demanding and volunteers will be required to lift potentially heavy boxes/crates of food safely.
Drivers Licence & documentation required.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday between 9am-12 noon – hours can be flexible.
Interested? Complete our Volunteer Application Form.
