Volunteer Christmas Tree Assistant

Volunteer Christmas Tree Assistant

Posted for St Catherine's Hospice (VASE)

Posted by Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead

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Available from 09/01/2027 to 12/01/2027

Help us with our Christmas Tree Collections as a Volunteer Christmas Tree Assistant. You will either be assisting your buddy who will be driving the van collecting the trees. Or you will be based at one of our drop sites across Surrey and Sussex, you will greet our drivers when they return and help them to unload their trees. You will also support with the administration of the project, such as reporting missed trees or handing our new routes. Full training will be provided.

Why we want you

Help us collect and recycle Christmas trees, raising vital funds for our charity! Working in pairs, you'll pick up trees from supporters, trim them for easier loading, and transport them to drop-off points. This is for the assistant role therefore you will not be expected to drive. If you would like to drive for this event, please see our Volunteer Christmas Tree Driver role.

What you will be doing

• Helping to collect all trees indicated on route from the outside of their properties, loading the trees into the van and off-loading at the designated recycling facility.
• Assisting with directions to support the driver.

What's in it for you

• Satisfaction of helping St Catherine’s Hospice to support local people and their loved ones when its needed most
• Full training and support throughout your role

What skills do I need?

• Minimum age of 18
• Good level of fitness and mobility – manual handling will be a core part of this role
• Good communication skills
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team
• Commitment to undertake any training and briefings required for the role