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

Similar Opportunities

 
Volunteer Research Assistant
Volun-tees
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Volunteer Research Assistant
Volunteering
Community, Young People

Assisting with data collection for a psychological research project with young children at the International Centre for Life Newcastle.

 
Society Committee Member
Teesside University Students' Union
Min. weeks
Society Committee Member
Volunteering
Community

 
Impact Assistant Volunteer
Healthwatch South Tees
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Impact Assistant Volunteer
Volunteering

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us collect valuable feedback, by following up on our Information & Signposting intelligence, you'll play a key role in ensuring we can keep improving and advocating for the support people need.

Related Articles

Volun-tees
Luke Thomas - Business Management
Luke talks about his experience volunteering with ENACTUS
Volun-tees
What volunteering means to me - Carley Dawson (BSc Forensic Psychology)
Volunteering with Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND
Volun-tees
Gaining work experience in both a forensic and mental health setting
Georgia talks about her experience with Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND