CLOSING DATE: Ongoing LOCATION: Emmaus Preston TYPE: Voluntary

Do you have van driving experience and knowledge of the Preston area? If so, we are looking for dedicated a Van Driver Volunteer to assist us on at least one day week. Help to support the Emmaus Preston social enterprise by carrying out deliveries and collections.

Main duties:

  • Vehicle checks
  • Crew management
  • Completing paperwork for collections and deliveries
  • Unloading and loading the vans, with support
  • Processing and warehousing the collected items

Skills required:

  • We’re looking for a dedicated individual with good people skills
  • Full, clean driving licence and knowledge of the Preston area
  • Experience of driving a large van
  • Team work and customer focused
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude

Time commitment:

We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm). The days will need to fall between Monday and Friday but we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.

Training, support and benefits:

  • As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start
  • A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
  • We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause
  • We will look to provide further training where possible
  • We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer

So if you have a full clean driving licence and would like to get involved as a Van Driver Volunteer with Emmaus Preston, please fill in our Volunteer Form.