Driver's Assistant

As a Volunteer Driver’s Assistant, you will support FareShare North East’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger by helping deliver surplus food to local charities, schools, and community groups across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the driver with loading and unloading food crates
  • Help with navigating routes and ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Support safe handling and storage of food during transport.
  • Represent FareShare North East positively when interacting with partner organisations.
  • Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures.

Time Commitment: Flexible shifts available Monday to Friday - between the hours of 8am-3pm.

Impact: Your support helps ensure good quality surplus food reaches people in need, making a real difference in localcommunities.

Skills

  • Aged 18 or over.
  • Physically able to lift and carry food crates.
  • Reliable, punctual, and a good team player.
  • Committed to supporting communities and reducing food waste.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Only 18’s Only.
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Reasonable travel expenses and a free lunch
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Volunteer induction
    Induction and training opportunities
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 24/08/2023

End Date: 01/02/2025

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Flexible, around your availability, to be discussed with scheme partner


Location

Fareshare, C/O Palatine Beds,
Stamfordham Road,
Westerhope
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 5HH


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