Retail and Trading Van Driver Volunteer

Purpose of this role

The van drivers are a key element of our Retail and Trading operation. They ensure that both new and donated items are moved between our shops, Ecommerce centre and R&T hub to ensure that we maximise the income we can generate for the benefit of our patients and their families. They provide key support to our fast-moving retail environment, where no two days are the same.

Main tasks

·      you will be driving one of our fleet of Rennie Grove Peace charity vehicles

·      delivering and collecting goods to and from the Ecommerce centre and R&T hub in Berkhamsted to our 32 shops across Bucks and Herts

·      handling and moving donated clothes and items in bags and boxes

What are we looking for?

 ·        experience of driving a transit van or similar type vehicle is desirable

·        you must be 25 years or over and have a full driving licence

·        an ability to move and handle heavy boxes and bags around the distribution centre and our shops and in and out of the delivery vehicle

·        someone who is personable and polite as in this role you will be representing Rennie Grove Peace in the community

·        someone who is sociable and will enjoy engaging with our retail teams, both staff and fellow volunteers

What's in it for you?

• our retail and trading team are a friendly, inclusive team and love working with their many volunteers
• you'll be out and about meeting our shop managers and volunteers across Bucks and Herts
• without our van drivers and mates, our retail operation would grind to a halt, meaning we couldn't raise the funds to support local patients and families, so you will be giving your time knowing you are making a real difference