At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive hospice vehicles and support local events to help your community.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Ashgate Hospice making a real difference.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, full training, and have travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to engage in community activities.
- Why this job: Make an impact while developing skills and meeting new people.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a positive, reliable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 12 £ per hour.
Time Commitment: A flexible commitment is important. This is an ongoing role with opportunities available throughout the week/weekend and evenings, dependant on availability.
Support Your Local Community as a Volunteer Driver
As a Volunteer Driver, you’ll be part of a friendly team supporting Ashgate Hospice’s presence across local events and community activities. You’ll play an important role in ensuring equipment, materials, resources and monetary donations are transported safely and efficiently, helping events run smoothly. You’ll also support the team on-site, contributing to a warm and welcoming presence in the community. Every contribution helps raise awareness and generate vital funds to support specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people and families across North Derbyshire.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive hospice vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and resources to and from local events
- Support the safe loading and unloading of stock, displays, and event equipment
- Help set up and pack down event stalls or information stands
- Collection and delivery of fundraising resources and donations from various sites including local businesses and retail shops
- Assist the team on-site to ensure events run smoothly and efficiently
- Offer a friendly and helpful approach when interacting with the public where appropriate
- Help ensure vehicles are kept clean, tidy, and ready for use
- Preparing vehicles for use, including:
- Ensuring vehicles are clean and presentable
- Carrying out basic checks (such as tyres, fluids, lights, and overall condition)
- Making sure vehicles are equipped with the necessary materials and documentation
Who We’re Looking For
- Confident and responsible when driving, with a full UK driving licence
- Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual, with good timekeeping
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Willing to support a range of practical tasks
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Act as an ambassador for the hospice, always reflecting our values
What’s in It for You?
- The opportunity to develop and learn within a professional team
- The chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your own skills
- Full training to refresh or enhance your knowledge and keep everyone safe
- Full travel expenses reimbursed
- A supportive environment where your contribution is truly valued
- The chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to attend popular local community events
- The opportunity to make a difference in your local community
- Meet new people and make connections
- Experience in fundraising and community engagement
What You Can Expect from Us
- To be treated fairly and equitably in line with hospice values
- A clear understanding of your role and responsibilities
- Appropriate training tailored to your role
- Ongoing support and guidance
- The resources and equipment needed to carry out your role
- A safe environment that respects health and safety
What We Ask in Return
- Reflect the values, goals and standards of Ashgate Hospice
- Place patient care at the centre of everything you do
- Follow our Health and Safety Policy, Volunteer Policy, Code of Behaviour and Volunteer Handbook
- Participate in relevant training and development
- Seek support when needed
- Carry out duties professionally and safely
Join us and help support those who support others.
Important Information
- Volunteers must be aged 21 or over (for insurance purposes)
- All volunteers are required to attend:
- Voluntary Statutory Training (3 hours)
- Ashgate Hospice Volunteer Induction (3 hours)
- Local role-specific training will be provided
- Confidentiality around patient and hospice information is essential
Interested? Please apply via our website and feel free to attach your CV or supporting information to tell us more about you and the knowledge, skills and experience you can bring.
To find out more about this role, please email: leigh.allwood@ashgatehospice.org.uk
For general volunteering enquiries: 01246 568801 peopleservices@ashgatehospice.org.uk
Or visit: https://ashgatehospice.org.uk/volunteering/
Fundraising Volunteer Driver in Chesterfield employer: Ashgate Hospicecare
Ashgate Hospice is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its volunteers, offering a supportive and friendly environment where you can make a meaningful impact in your local community. As a Fundraising Volunteer Driver, you'll receive full training, have your travel expenses reimbursed, and enjoy opportunities for personal growth while working alongside a dedicated team committed to providing specialist palliative care. Join us to connect with others, participate in local events, and help raise vital funds for those in need.
