voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Driver Volunteer Opportunity No. VO71796 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Volunteer drivers are required to collect surplus food from local businesses which would need to be collected each week at a given day and time and then transported back to the cafe. The food will be used in the cafe and/or offered to everyone for a donation. Collections may be from Sainsburys in Kirkcaldy, Tesco in Dunfermline or Greggs in Cowdenbeath for example. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Each store will have its own rules and procedures, the volunteer will be supported to follow these. Any additional training will be offered as required or requested. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel will be paid at 30p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | A driver who owns their own car and is reliable and trustworthy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Locally within Fife, whichever supermarket/business offers food, which will need to be collected and returned to Kelty. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |