Driver's Assistant
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As a Volunteer Driver’s Assistant, you will support FareShare North East’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger by helping deliver surplus food to local charities, schools, and community groups across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the driver with loading and unloading food crates
- Help with navigating routes and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Support safe handling and storage of food during transport.
- Represent FareShare North East positively when interacting with partner organisations.
- Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures.
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts available Monday to Friday - between the hours of 8am-3pm.
Impact: Your support helps ensure good quality surplus food reaches people in need, making a real difference in localcommunities.
What skills do I need?
- Aged 18 or over.
- Physically able to lift and carry food crates.
- Reliable, punctual, and a good team player.
- Committed to supporting communities and reducing food waste.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 24/08/2023 - 01/02/2025
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Flexible, around your availability, to be discussed with scheme partner
Location:
Fareshare, C/O Palatine Beds,
Stamfordham Road,
Westerhope
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 5HH
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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