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: 

Van Driver - You could be the vital link between us and the charities, getting the food to the organisations we support throughout the region. You must be 21+ years old with a full UK driving licence. We require a minimum of one day per week (4 hours) and a regular commitment. Duties include: - Dropping off orders of food at local charities and collecting surplus from local food businesses with the help of a Driver’s Assistant - You’ll be the friendly face of FareShare interacting with the charities, making sure they get the food they need - Working with other volunteers to load up the van with daily deliveries before you head out

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 (plus qualifications) - Teamwork and communication skills - 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: - Age 21+ - Full UK driving licence held for 3 years+ - Confident to drive a medium-sized van (experience is preferable) - Good at map reading and able to use a Sat Nav system - Positive, friendly and personable, able to interact well with different people - Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and loading - Adaptable – managing surplus can be unpredictable so day to day routes and drop off points can vary
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Poverty
Families
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Strategic Planning
Organisation
Scheduling
Adaptability
Requirements: 
In-Person Interview
Training

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