FareShare Volunteer Driver (CSVA)

FareShare Sussex and Surrey (CSVA)

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Interests

  • Environment
  • Foodbanks

Activities

  • Community Support
  • Driving

If you like being out in the community, enjoy driving and are looking to make a difference in your community, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Our drivers are an amazing troop who enable the food to reach the projects.

This role involves:

  • Driving either an Electric Automatic Van or a Diesel Van out into the community.
  • Working alongside your driving assistant, to deliver trays of surplus food to our community food partners.
  • Recording van temperatures and carrying out van checks (tyre pressure, making sure indicators work etc).
  • Providing a friendly service to the projects that we deliver to.

Please note you will need to have a driving licence and be over 25 years old. A C1 category on your licence is desirable.

There will be an assessment carried out by one of our staff members and we will require you to have a DBS check (which we will provide).

What skills do I need?

Punctuality and good time-keeping skills.

Good customer service skills.

Good sense of direction/navigation.

Attention to detail.

Team work.

An understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety. 

Interests

  • Environment
  • Foodbanks

Activities

  • Community Support
  • Driving

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Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Over 18
  • DBS check required
    we will require you to have a DBS check (which we will provide).
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
    There will be an assessment carried out by one of our staff members. An understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety (not essential, we’ll offer training)
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

A commitment of one shift per week for a minimum of three months is required, each shift is approximately 4 hours. Will come with safety wear, training and an induction.

Location

Unit 6
Midleton Industrial Estate
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 8XW

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