Logistics Volunteer

Who are we? 

Emmaus Northeast are a registered charity striving to combat homelessness within our region. Our organisation offers individuals a transformative opportunity by providing them with a home, meaningful work, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals. We embrace people from all walks of life and foster solidarity and support for all those in need.

Main Activities

Depending on your interests and training you may be involved with the following:

• To promote local understanding of the work of Emmaus Northeast.
• Receive donations from the public and ensure they are safely stored.
• Utilise your communication skills to liaise with members of the public.
• Assist in operating an efficient collection and delivery operation.
• Use Emmaus Northeast’s guidelines to sort and price goods and house clearances.
• Promote our gift aid scheme.
• Assess the suitability of household donations in accordance with trading standards
• Drive a van or be a driver’s mate on planned routes.

We encourage our volunteers to develop an understanding of logistical work and can offer training courses in driver awareness, manual handling, problem solving and communication skills, alongside activities covering safeguarding, health and safety, disability awareness and equality, diversity and inclusion.

What this role can offer you

• Opportunity to develop and utilise your skills and experience.
• Build community spirit and pride in your area through solidarity.
• Gain valuable experience at a charity
• Flexibility of hours, travel and lunch reimbursed within line with Emmaus Northeast’s policies.
• Make lots of new friends and become part of our team.
• Work together to end homelessness.

This role is purely voluntary. If you are interested, please call 07496 316381 or e mail carol.hallett@emmaus-northeast.org.uk

Skills

• Clear and confident communicator
• Able to walk and lift heavy items
• Organised with a good attention to detail
• For driving the van a Category B driving licence is required, but the charity also have opportunities for driver's mates