Volunteer Delivery Driver

Volunteer Delivery Driver

Team:                      Fundraising

Location:                 Various, but preferably based around East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire

Time commitment:   Flexible/as required. Perfect for someone with spare time, such as a retiree or anyone interested in volunteering.

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About Candlelighters

Candlelighters provides financial, emotional and practical support to families affected by childhood cancer in Yorkshire. We support around 150 new families each year and our work ensure the whole family unit is supported in these extraordinary circumstances.

We support children and their families from diagnosis and throughout their journey, including financial support, practical help in hospital, much needed breaks, as well as emotional and well-being support at our Family Support Centre (The Square) and in local communities across Yorkshire. 

Purpose of the Role

We receive support from individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in various locations throughout Yorkshire. We often need to provide our supporters with resources and equipment, including Candlelighters merchandise, buckets and collecting boxes, pop up stands, marketing materials etc.

We are therefore looking for a couple of volunteer drivers to assist with transporting equipment and resources between the Candlelighters’ offices and our supporters, as required.

Key Activities

Activities will include:

·       Transporting equipment and resources between the Candlelighters’ offices and our supporters, as required

·       Agreeing collections with the fundraising team

·       Liaising with supporters to arrange suitable delivery and collect times

·       Collecting cash/cheques from donors and banking the money to the Candlelighters Bank Account

·       Collecting and returning buckets and collection boxes to the Candlelighters’ office

·       Offering a friendly and professional service

·       Keeping accurate records and following procedures at all times.

Volunteer Requirements

·       Due to drop off and collection points usually only being open during normal office hours Mon-Fri this role would be ideal for someone with spare time, such as a retiree or anyone interested in volunteering.

We are looking for volunteers who:

·       Have their own transport (with up to date MOT and relevant insurance)

·       Have a full, valid driving licence.

·       Are friendly and approachable

·       Have excellent communication and people skills

·       Enjoy meeting new people

·       Are reliable and well organised

·       Are able to keep accurate records and follow procedures

·       Are able to work independently and use own initiative

·       Physically fit and able to lift resources and equipment in and out of a vehicle

This role is subject to a criminal record check, which is processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from this role. We assess each application on a case-by-case basis.

Support and Benefits

You will receive:

·       Thorough induction & training to give you the confidence to perform your role well and to the best of your ability

·       Opportunity to develop new and existing skills to help you beyond your involvement with Candlelighters

·       Ongoing support from the Fundraising and HR teams

·       The opportunity to meet lots of new, friendly people

·       The opportunity to expose yourself to new experiences

·       Mileage (reimbursed at HMRC rate) and other reasonable expenses reimbursed, in accordance with our Expense Policy

·       Regular reviews with your Volunteer Supervisor to help you develop in your role

·       Satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer

·       We can be a reference once you’ve volunteered for three months

·       Access to the MINDFUL EMPLOYER+ 24/7 mental health hotline

·       Charity Worker Discount card

·       Access to The Company Shop