Fundraising Volunteer Driver

Time Commitment:

• A flexible commitment is important. This is an ongoing role with opportunities available throughout the week/weekend and evenings dependant on availability.

Support Your Local Community as a Volunteer Driver

As a Volunteer Driver youll be part of a friendly team supporting Ashgate Hospices presence across local events and community activities. Youll play an important role in ensuring equipment materials resources and monetary donations are transported safely and efficiently helping events run smoothly. Youll also support the team on-site contributing to a warm and welcoming presence in the community. Every contribution helps raise awareness and generate vital funds to support specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people and families across North Derbyshire.

What Youll Be Doing

As an Events and Community Driver youll be able to get involved in the activities that interest you most. There are lots of ways to support and you may choose to help with some or all of the tasks below depending on what you enjoy and feel comfortable with.

• Drive hospice vehicles to transport equipment materials and resources to and from local events
• Support the safe loading and unloading of stock displays and event equipment
• Help set up and pack down event stalls or information stands
• Collection and delivery of fundraising resources and donations from various sites including local businesses and retail shops.
• Assist the team on-site to ensure events run smoothly and efficiently
• Offer a friendly and helpful approach when interacting with the public where appropriate
• Help ensure vehicles are kept clean tidy and ready for use
• Preparing vehicles for use including:
  • Ensuring vehicles are clean and presentable
  • Carrying out basic checks (such as tyres fluids lights and overall condition)
  • Making sure vehicles are equipped with the necessary materials and documentation

Who Were Looking For

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Confident and responsible when driving with a full UK driving licence
• Friendly and approachable with a positive attitude
• Reliable and punctual with good timekeeping
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Willing to support a range of practical tasks
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Act as an ambassador for the hospice always reflecting our values

Whats in It for You

• The opportunity to develop and learn within a professional team
• The chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your own skills
• Full training to refresh or enhance your knowledge and keep everyone safe
• Full travel expenses reimbursed
• A supportive environment where your contribution is truly valued

• The chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team

• Opportunity to attend popular local community events

• The opportunity to make a difference in your local community

• Meet new people and make connections

• Experience in fundraising and community engagement

What You Can Expect from Us

As a volunteer you can expect:

• To be treated fairly and equitably in line with hospice values
• A clear understanding of your role and responsibilities
• Appropriate training tailored to your role
• Ongoing support and guidance
• The resources and equipment needed to carry out your role
• A safe environment that respects health and safety

What We Ask in Return

We ask our volunteers to:

• Reflect the values goals and standards of Ashgate Hospice
• Place patient care at the centre of everything you do
• Follow our Health and Safety Policy Volunteer Policy Code of Behaviour and Volunteer Handbook
• Participate in relevant training and development
• Seek support when needed
• Carry out duties professionally and safely

Join us and help support those who support others.

Important Information

• Volunteers must be aged 21 or over (for insurance purposes)
• All volunteers are required to attend:
  • Voluntary Statutory Training (3 hours)
  • Ashgate Hospice Volunteer Induction (3 hours)
• Local role-specific training will be provided
• Confidentiality around patient and hospice information is essential

Interested

Please apply via our website and feel free to attach your CV or supporting information to tell us more about you and the knowledge skills and experience you can bring.

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