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Volunteer Warehouse Driver

  • VO98096

Description

Fresh Start is an Edinburgh charity that provides practical & social support to enable people who have been homeless to successfully resettle in the community.
The volunteer driver will drop off starter packs to clients throughout the City of Edinburgh, as well as collecting donations from private and corporate donors throughout Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Organisation aims and objectives

Fresh start runs a service for people who have experienced homelessness and have recently been offered a tenancy of their own. With the assistance of volunteers, Fresh Start offers both practical and emotional support through a variety of integrated services that are intended to help people manage the transition to independent living and to prevent the cyclical nature of homelessness.

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4 hours per week for 3 months

Restrictions

Experience required: Essential: A full, clean UK driving licence; in good health & physically active, able to lift; reliable & trustworthy; a good team player, willingness to get involved with enthusiasm. Desirable: An understanding of our charity, community & clients; adaptable & flexible when plans change at short notice.
Travel details: Although each day will start and end at our Warehouse based at 22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, the volunteer driver will be dropping off and collecting items on behalf of Fresh Start throughout the City of Edinburgh and on occasion in the surrounding areas. There is ample on road parking near our Warehouse and the area is well served by a number of different buses within a 5 minute walk.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Provide receipts and claim through an online form.
Training details: Volunteer General induction/orientation session ( 2hours) before starting role, followed by service specific induction, with shadow shift and buddy support. Ongoing access to support and training as needed.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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