Volunteer Driver (Sidmouth)

Do you want to make a real difference? At Oxfam, we’re not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we’re working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide. As a volunteer driver, you’ll deliver goods, collect donations from within the community, use your local knowledge to ensure timely deliveries and collections, and support Oxfam from behind a steering wheel!

Here’s why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:

• Be a Second-hand Superhero: In our busy shops and donation processing hubs, people like you help ensure as many donations as possible are diverted from landfill and processed for re-sale – retail therapy with a purpose!
• Increase Your Skills: If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as task management, customer service, and teamwork.
• Find Your Community: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.
• Flexibility: We know life gets busy. That’s why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.

What happens next? After you apply, the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you’d like to do in the shop. From there, you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Volunteer role: Volunteer Driver

Volunteer manager: Shop Manager

Where you will be based: Shop

Why we want you: We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over who want to make a difference in their community. No prior experience is needed, as we provide full training. If you enjoy working with others, and have a passion for helping people, you’ll fit right in! You have the time to become a volunteer in your community; you might be looking for work experience, the opportunity to meet new people, or keep active. By volunteering with us by helping us to collect donations, you will be raising essential funds for Oxfam – all whilst meeting some incredible people.

What you will be doing:

• Undertaking shop related tasks agreed with the Manager, for example: Driving your own, or hired, vehicles.
• Scheduling and collecting donations from individuals, businesses and donation banks.
• Delivering donations to shops, and sold items to customers.
• Speaking with donors and colleagues and providing great customer service.
• Loading and unloading bags and boxes from the vehicle. This role may include occasionally lifting boxes.

We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.

The skills you need:

• We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering.
• Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required.
• Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others.
• A valid full UK Drivers Licence.
• Willing to have an annual DVLA Licence check.
• Relevant insurance for driving your own, or hire vehicles.

What’s in it for you:

• Some lunch and travel costs paid (speak to the Manager first to understand what is covered).
• Access to training and development.
• Grow your confidence and meet new people.
• Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Free confidential support by the Retail Trust.
• Possible references for future employers.

Disclaimer: We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any particular needs, please talk to the Manager, and we can consider possible adjustments. We conduct ID checks for all volunteers and require one reference upon application. If you have any difficulties providing a reference, please speak to a manager for assistance.