CLOSING DATE: Ongoing LOCATION: Emmaus Preston TYPE: Volunteer

Do you love being active and like getting out and about? Are you physically fit and have knowledge of manual handling techniques? We’re looking for a Van Crew Volunteer to help collect and deliver items for the Emmaus Preston. If you have time to spare and want to help grow a new homelessness charity, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties

  • Manual handling
  • Customer service
  • Safely loading and unloading the van
  • Completing paperwork for collections and deliveries
  • Processing and warehousing the collected items.

Skills and experience needed

  • Experience of manual handling
  • Van crew experience desirable
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures
  • Team work, customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can do attitude.

Time commitment

We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week. We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.

Training, support and benefits

  • A full induction when you start
  • A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
  • An opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause
  • Further training where possible
  • Travel expenses within the local area.

Apply today

To register your interest and apply for this role, please complete our Volunteer Form here.