Driver's Assistant

Driver’s Assistants help deliver food to our Community Food Members which is vital to ensuring the food gets to people who need it.

What will I be doing?

• Travelling with Volunteer Drivers to deliver and collect food
• Loading and unloading food orders, planning routes and completing paperwork
• Supporting drivers to drive responsibly, cleaning the van, reporting any issues or accidents
• Representing FareShare in a courteous and professional manner.

This is an ongoing opportunity, available all year round.

Little Ann Street warehouse, St Jude's, Bristol, BS2 9EB:

Volunteers needed weekdays, 9am - 4pm (latest - sometimes it's a 2pm finish depending on driving route).

Vale Lane warehouse, Bristol, BS3 5RU:

Volunteers needed weekdays 8:30am - 4pm (latest - sometimes it's a 2pm finish depending on driving route).

What you need to be:

• Ability to perform physical manual handling tasks safely including loading/unloading food from the van
• Ability to complete paperwork and follow directions via Sat Nav system/map
• Adaptable and flexible. Managing surplus food is unpredictable and tasks vary
• Positive, friendly and personable
• Work well in a team and on your own
• Follow health and safety policies & procedures.

Why volunteer as a Driver’s Assistant?

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