Retail Support Driver Volunteer

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Retail Support Driver Volunteer, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmond area, £0.00

Employment Type

Volunteer

Application Start Date

20-05-2025

Application End Date

05-06-2025

Location

Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmond area

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Retail

Experience

Confident driver with full UK driving licence, 25+ years old, physically able to lift and move stock.

Description

We are seeking a Retail Support Driver Volunteer to join our team at North Yorkshire Hospice Care, working across Herriot Hospice Homecare and Saint Michael's Hospice.

As a Retail Support Driver Volunteer, you'll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping our charity shops running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving a small hospice van between shops and our central hub
• Collecting bagged waste or rubbish from shop sites
• Moving stock, donations or display items between shops as needed
• Delivering cleaning products, materials or equipment to shop teams
• Supporting the retail team with light manual handling tasks
• Representing the hospice positively with shop teams and members of the public

We're looking for someone who is:
• A confident driver with a full UK driving licence (must be 25+ for insurance purposes)
• Reliable, friendly, and physically able to lift and move stock
• Possessing good communication skills and a helpful, team-oriented attitude

What you'll gain:
• A chance to make a direct impact on the success of our charity shops
• An active, hands-on role as part of a friendly and supportive team
• Induction and training to help you feel confident in your role
• Reimbursement of travel expenses in line with our volunteer policy

To apply, please complete a role-specific volunteer application form. Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview, followed by required training and a second interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken before commencing volunteering.

For more information, please contact us at volunteers@saintmichaelshospice.org or on 01423 876499.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. We welcome applications from all areas of the community.

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