Driver Assistant Volunteer

3 days ago

London, United Kingdom Octavia Foundation Full time

Octavia works with people of all ages and backgrounds affected by unemployment, ill health, social isolation, or low income to connect them with opportunities for a better life.

Our vision is to build stronger, happier, and healthier communities in central and west London as we believe that everyone deserves the same chances in life. Please help us to do this by volunteering. Help us to raise money for Octavia and support the work we do in the local community by volunteering to assist in the efficient delivery and collection of donated goods.

**Reasons to volunteer**

Do you enjoy driving in the west and central London, meeting new people, keeping active, and wanting to support communities?

This role would improve your driving, customer service & team working skills.

**We also offer**:

- Full induction and training include one-to-one support from Retail Operation Coordinator and Driver. This includes training on: Driver Training, Manual Handling, Loan Working,..
- We are able to provide references to employers and/or further education establishments
- Travel costs and lunch expenses reimbursed on the provision of receipts*
- The opportunity to enhance your CV and to learn new skills
- 25% on donated goods from Octavia Charity Shops
**What would I be doing?**
- Communicate with Retail Operation Coordinator
- Follow delivery timetable
- Assist the Shops Driver
- Drive Octavia’s van/cover if the driver is off
- Transferring donated goods between shops over weekends
- House Collections
- Loading and unloading items.
- Providing great customer service
- Gift Aid Support (Training is provided)
- Built and maintain great communication with the shop's team
**What skills and qualities are we looking for?**
- A reasonable level of physical fitness
- A valid clean full UK driving license and a minimum of one-year driving experience
- Teamwork and customer service skills
- Time management
- When do we need a volunteer and for how long?
Volunteering with our Retail team is possible between Monday-Saturdays, 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. We require a volunteer over the weekend and we expect you to volunteer twice a week for 6 months

**Sounds great How do I sign up?**

If you require any adjustments due to a disability (including physical, psychological, or neurological disease or disorders) in order to get the most out of your time volunteering with us, please do let us know so that we can ideally facilitate this.

*Speak to the Volunteering Team for more information on 020 8354 5681 / 5646.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability
**Experience**:

- Road Transport Occupations: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

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