FareShare North East works in partnership with the UK's largest food redistribution charity, FareShare UK, to source and redistribute quality, good-to-eat surplus food which would otherwise have gone to waste.

What You'll Do: 

Driver's Assistant - Our drivers always need some company on the road and an extra pair of hands when delivering the food! You will help load and unload the vans and assist the driver with navigation and planning routes. We require a full day (4-6 hours) and regular commitment.

Why You'll Love It: 
- Friendly, welcoming environment - Opportunity to meet new people and support your local community - Travel expenses paid - PPE provided - Training opportunities - Reference available after 3 months commitment
What You'll Learn: 
You'll have the opportunity to gain: - Multi-drop delivery experience - Warehousing experience (and qualifications) - Forklift training - Training in Manual Handling; Health & Safety; Food Safety & Hygiene - Access to our Employability and Health & Well-being programme
What We're Looking For: 
We are looking for anyone who can spare a few hours a week and can say 'Yes' to the following: - Good at map reading and able to use a Sat Nav system - Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and loading - Positive, friendly and personable, able to interact well with different people - Adaptable – managing surplus can be unpredictable so day to day tasks can vary
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Poverty
Nutrition
Families
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Strategic Planning
Organisation
Problem Solving
Teamwork/Collaboration
Adaptability
Requirements: 
In-Person Interview
Over 18
Training

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