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Title

Retail and trading volunteer van drivers - Berkhamsted based

Organisation

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

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Website

http://www.renniegrovepeace.org This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

The van drivers are a key element of our Retail and Trading operation. They ensure that both new and donated items are moved between our shops, Ecommerce centre and R&T hub to ensure that we maximise the income we can generate for the benefit of our patients and their families. They provide key support to our fast-moving retail environment, where no two days are the same.

The vans are based in Berkhamsted and each day travel around our shops and offices in west Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Volunteers on the morning run will deliver and transfer stock between our 32 shops.

Volunteers on the afternoon run will visit the shops to pick up "rags" - those items that are not good enough quality to sell - and bring them back to Berkhamsted. This is a valuable source of income for us, and the rag company will pay more to collect only from one source.

You will be accompanied by a driver's mate on each run wherever possible. Some goods may be heavy so would not be suitable for those who have bad backs etc.

Activities

Driving (must have full driving license),Fundraising,Practical Work & DIY,Retail & Charity Shops,General and Helping

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence, Teamwork

Skills Description

What are we looking for? • experience of driving a transit van or similar type vehicle is desirable • you must be 18 years or over and have a full driving licence • an ability to move and handle heavy boxes and bags around the distribution centre and our shops and in and out of the delivery vehicle • someone who is personable and polite as in this role you will be representing Rennie Grove Peace in the community • someone who is sociable and will enjoy engaging with our retail teams, both staff and fellow volunteers Full UK driving licence will be needed

What is in it for you

Volunteering with a friendly, fun bunch of volunteers, knowing that you are helping to raise vital funds to support local patients and their families.

Time Commitment

About 3 hours on a weekday morning or afternoon

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Retail and Trading Distribution Centre, Bainbridge House, 2 Northbridge Road Berkhamsted HP4 1EH

Postcode (See Google maps below)

HP4 1EH

Directions

Route starts and finishes from Bainbridge House, Berkhamsted

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

email volunteers@renniegrovepeace.org

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

This is an active role, and so would not suit people with mobility issues or problems with lifting. We are happy to discuss with anyone how we can adapt the role in a reasonable way.