Volunteer Retail Driver
We are looking for another Volunteer Retail Driver to support the Hospice retail Team.
About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs
Many services provided by Wigan & Leigh Hospice are dependent on the goodwill of our generous volunteers.
Volunteers benefit from subsidised meals, help towards bus fare (subject to certain conditions) and can apply for a Blue Light Card after their probation period.
About the role
We are looking for an additional volunteer driver to support our shops. A typical day will involve delivering stationary orders from the hospice to our shops using one of our hospice transit vans, redistributing stock between our shops and also supporting our shop volunteers with anything they may need assistance with. We are looking for a volunteer who can commit to a shift on a Thursday, typically from 9.30am – 1.30pm. In return we will offer you full training to do the job, as well as the opportunity to be part of a brilliant team who really do make a difference.
We require approachable and friendly individuals who ensure confidentiality and respect, whilst being an excellent communicator. You must have a full drivers licence to apply for the driver roles, and be over the age of 25.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) & driving license checks.
All staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate the hospice values; Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence. If you feel you could add value to our team we would like to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this volunteer role please register you details by clicking on the link. Please ensure you state the names and email addresses of 2 people that we can contact to provide a reference for you, as we can’t process you application without these.
Should you require any further information please contact Rachel Tilly, Volunteer Coordinator for an informal chat on 01942 525566 or email v@wlh.org.uk.