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Driver and Drivers Assistant

Recycling Lives, FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria

We are looking for help from volunteer Drivers and Drivers assistant to ensure food is safely collected from our food partners and delivered to our community food members. ( charities that rely on our food donations).

Mileage travel expenses are reimbursed for you to get from home to our place of work. 

We offer lots of opportunities for you to get training and personal development in house.


* Whilst Recycling Life's/ Fareshare accept those with Criminal Convictions, due to the nature of the roles, there may be some convictions which mean the oppertunity may not be suitable. We therefore would recommend a phone call with us here at Preston Volunteers before applying for the role - You can contact us on 07947 934986 or Email  callum.henry@communitycvs.org.uk



What skills do I need?

We are looking for someone who is friendly, polite and has good customer service skills.

You will need to be organised and reliable with a clean driving licence. 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

If you are applying you would be required to cover a full day as a shift - 7.30 - 3.30pm One shift per week is asked for. You will need to physically fit enough to load your own van but initially you will be working with someone else.

Where does this role take place?

Unit A20 Red Scar Business Park
Preston
Lancashire
PR25NE

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Community Cafes/ Lunch Clubs
  • Food banks/ food poverty
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Substance Misuses and Addiction
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Driving
  • Food distribution
  • General Helping
  • Practical Skills
  • Retail
  • Supporting Charities
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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