Volunteering Opportunity: Retail Van Driver's Mate Volunteer - Weekdays PM with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

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Our Retail van drivers' mates support our van drivers to make sure that we can maximise the income from every donation we are given. They take the van out from our retail centre in Berkhamsted, and travel between our 34 shops and other offices, picking up and delivering items any weekday from 1pm

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum

Start Date: 10/10/2024
End Date: 10/01/2025

Location: From your office, Outdoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: There is a lot of lifting and moving of boxes and heavy bags.

Requirements (additional): We will do an ID check

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Driving & Transportation, End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Retail

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
Main tasks

• Accompanying the van driver on the van run, helping to load, unload and handle donated and new clothes and items in bags and boxes between our distribution centre, shops and offices

What are we looking for?

• an ability to move and handle heavy boxes and bags around the distribution centre and our shops and in and out of the delivery vehicle
• someone who is personable and polite as in this role you will be representing Rennie Grove Peace in the community
• someone who is sociable and will enjoy engaging with our retail teams, both staff and fellow volunteers