Van Champion Volunteer (CSVA)

There are three roles with the Van Champion Team.

1. Van Driver: Our van drivers not only drive the vans, but also help load and unload the tools.

2. Driver’s Mate: When we know there are heavy tools to collect, we like to send a Driver’s Mate willing to help with the loading but not wanting to drive

3. Van Manager: Each van has a volunteer manager who arranges the collection schedule, organises the driver rota, and looks after the van.

Together they make up our amazing van teams. 

TWAM operates a fleet of five modern vans based around England and Wales. The vans’ main role is to collect tools from our network of Tool Ambassadors, who have already collected these tools from the general public.

The vans generally collect tools one day, and the following day, take them to the nearest Refurbishment Centre (unless the van is based in the Ipswich or Coventry centre). Before each journey, the drivers also have to run through a vehicle check to ensure the van is safe for them to drive.

The drivers and mates build up great relationships with the Tool Ambassadors they go to regularly, so it is always more than just loading the tools and driving

What skills do I need?

You will need a driving licence and be confident to drive a van. You will also need to be physically able to help load and unload the van.

You will need to be a safe driver and confident driving our fleet of modern vans.

Driver’s mates need to be physically fit and capable of safely lifting heavy tools.

You need to be a friendly face of TWAM as you collect from our enthusiastic and hard working Tool Ambassadors. Legally, we will have to check your driving licence regularly to confirm you can legally drive in the UK.