Volunteer Driver

At FareShare, we stop good food from going to waste and give it to people who need it in our local community. Our Volunteer Drivers deliver food to our Community Food Members which is vital to ensuring the donated food we receive gets to the right people, instead of going to landfill.

What will I be doing?

• Safely driving vans to deliver and collect food
• Loading and unloading food orders, planning routes and completing paperwork
• Responsibly driving the van, cleaning the van, reporting any issues or accidents
• Representing FareShare in a courteous and professional manner and, where necessary, you will be accompanied by a Volunteer Driver’s Assistant.

Why volunteer as a Driver with FareShare?

• Gain skills such as route planning, manual handling, organisation, teamwork and communication skills
• Meet new people, be part of a team and socialise with other volunteers and Community Food Members
• Be physically active, keep fit and help vulnerable people in your community.

Requirements for the role:

• Hold a full driving licence with no or low points
• Be over 21 with minimum 3 years driving experience
• Have the confidence to drive a medium-sized van (training/support will be offered where needed)
• Be able to perform physical manual handling tasks safely including loading/unloading food from the van
• Have the ability to complete paperwork and follow directions via Sat Nav system/map
• Be adaptable and flexible. Managing surplus food is unpredictable and tasks can vary
• Be positive, friendly and personable
• Be able to work well in a team and on your own
• Follow health and safety policies & procedures

We are committed to embracing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion. As part of your application, please let us know of any health conditions or access needs that might impact your volunteering with us.