Driver's Assistant

Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Volunteer Role profile

Role Title:

Drivers Mate

Responsible to:

Retail Operations Manager, Drivers

Location:

Wambrook, Chard, Somerset and Retail Stores

Time Commitment:

1 day a week, usually Thursdays.

Role description:

To assist the van driver with collecting & delivering furniture, bags, etc from customers and retail stores. Generally helping the driver on his rounds.

Main tasks:

·        Loading, unloading sometimes heavy & bulky items

·        Collecting furniture & other items from homes & shops

·        Delivering items to homes & shops

·        Clearing bags, boxes & rubbish from shops

·        Generally assisting the driver on his rounds

·        Being polite & courteous to customers & colleagues

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

·        Lifting, carrying heavy & bulky items

·        Furniture removals

·        Physically fit

Training and support available

All Volunteers of the Sanctuary will be given an induction to familiarise them with the Sanctuary.

Specific instruction will be given in regards to lifting & carrying, etc

Benefits

The use of your skills, knowledge and experience contribute to the success of the Retail division of Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Rewarding & enjoyable role interacting with colleagues and customers.

£5 lunch allowance when working a full day.

Date role created

May 2023

Please note the above arrangements are binding in honour only and not intended to be legally binding.

Reliable transport is essential as the Sanctuary is in a rural location.

Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times when outside the kennels.