Volunteer van driver volunteer roles in southampton, hampshire
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At FareShare, we stop good food from going to waste and give it to people who need it in our local community. Our Volunteer Drivers deliver food to our Community Food Members which is vital to ensuring the donated food we receive gets to the right people, instead of going to landfill.
What will I be doing?
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Safely driving vans to deliver and collect food
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Loading and unloading food orders, planning routes and completing paperwork
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Responsibly driving the van, cleaning the van, reporting any issues or accidents
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Representing FareShare in a courteous and professional manner and, where necessary, you will be accompanied by a Volunteer Driver’s Assistant.
Why volunteer as a Driver with FareShare?
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Gain skills such as route planning, manual handling, organisation, teamwork and communication skills
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Meet new people, be part of a team and socialise with other volunteers and Community Food Members
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Be physically active, keep fit and help vulnerable people in your community.
Requirements for the role:
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Hold a full driving licence with no or low points
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Be over 21 with minimum 3 years driving experience
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Have the confidence to drive a medium-sized van (training/support will be offered where needed)
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Be able to perform physical manual handling tasks safely including loading/unloading food from the van
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Have the ability to complete paperwork and follow directions via Sat Nav system/map
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Be adaptable and flexible. Managing surplus food is unpredictable and tasks can vary
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Be positive, friendly and personable
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Be able to work well in a team and on your own
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Follow health and safety policies & procedures
We are committed to embracing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion. As part of your application, please let us know of any health conditions or access needs that might impact your volunteering with us.
Registered Charity 
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Join Us as a Trustee and Help Tackle Food Poverty in Hackney
We are a dynamic, mission-driven charity with a turnover of £1.5 million, working at the heart of East London to address food poverty and support our richly diverse community. Our work is impactful, community-led, and more vital than ever.
We are now seeking two new Trustees to join our dedicated Board.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about social justice and food insecurity and committed to making a meaningful difference in East London.
- Able to dedicate time for 5 Board meetings per year (including one all-day away day), as well as 4–5 committee meetings annually.
- Willing to engage actively between meetings, contributing to decision-making, strategic guidance, and supporting our staff and volunteers.
We are particularly keen to appoint trustees with expertise in:
- Legal affairs, to help us navigate governance, compliance, and contractual matters.
- Human Resources / Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), to support us in ensuring our organisation reflects and serves our community with integrity and care.
However, we welcome applicants with other relevant skills or lived experience that could enrich our work.
Why Join Us?
As a trustee, you’ll be part of a committed, forward-thinking team, helping to shape the strategic direction of a charity that has a direct, positive impact on people’s lives. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge, grow your experience, and support a cause that matters.
If you share our values and are ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date 11th August.
Please apply with a covering letter and CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.