Volunteer Retail Driver

Thornton Lodge, West Yorkshire (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

Description

Please note that this role will operate from our Manchester Road charity shop and is suitable only for volunteers aged 21+ and those who have had their license for 2+ years.

Role Purpose:

In this role, you will be generally working alongside another driver, collecting and transporting stock between shops and customers' homes and between our various charity shops in a Forget Me Not van. This would include furniture and therefore some heavy lifting and carrying.

Shifts

Shifts are flexible to suit you, with options for half or full days Monday through Sunday, with a full day being around 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Tasks & activities

  • Delivering and collecting stock and donations to and from Forget Me Not charity shops, homes, businesses and other locations.

  • Ensuring the van is used efficiently and is clean and presentable, carrying out basic checks at the end of the day to make sure the van is roadworthy.

  • Following the instructions of the Transport Team Lead to ensure donated/purchased goods are collected/delivered on the day specified and in accordance with policy.

Personal qualities & experience

You need to be approachable and friendly. Previous experience of working in this area is not essential but would be useful. Knowledge of the local area and shop locations would be helpful.

Organisation
Forget Me Not Children's Hospice View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 01 July 2026
Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 19:52
Tags: Retail / Sales, Customer Service, Delivery, Physical Activity

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