Wares on Wheels (Driver) - Hythe and Devizes

What’s a Wares on Wheels Volunteer?

Do you love driving and are looking for the chance to use your driving skills whilst having involvement with a small retail team in your local area? 

What’s involved? 

• Moving donated stock between our shops in Hythe and Devizes 
• Delivering donation bags to homes in selected areas and collecting the full bags on an agreed day  
• Collecting donations at businesses where our ‘Donation Stations’ are located 

What’s in it for you? 

• A chance to provide support by volunteering independently but also be involved with your local retail team 
• The opportunity to be out and about   

Additional Benefits 

• We aim to be as flexible as possible so you can volunteer around your other commitments
• You’ll feel our appreciation from Day One for being a part of our organisation and making a difference in people’s lives 
• A personalised induction to your shop 
• The opportunity to work within a small knit team with like-minded people to bring new ideas to the shop, meet new people, apply for internal vacancies, learn new skills or refresh old ones and enhance your CV, gain confidence and self esteem 
• Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with Tenovus Cancer Care policy 
• Paid lunch for working beyond 4 hours* 
• 20% off preloved goods in the shop you work in  
• Free beverages and biscuits 
• Access to training opportunities  
• A supportive and friendly environment where you can have fun, enjoy yourself and feel good knowing you are helping others 
• In addition, the volunteering team can direct you to other groups you may wish to get involved with including Friends of Tenovus and Sing with Us choir 

Who would it suit?

Do you have a good-sized car or van, enjoy driving and interacting with people at our pick up points? 

NB You will need to check with your car insurers that you are insured for using your vehicle for volunteering purposes before starting with us (this can usually be arranged at no extra cost) and your driving licence and car insurance will need to be checked before you can start. 

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.

Skills

What skills and qualities do I need?

• An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care
• A good level of fitness and enjoy being outside
• Good communication skills to be able to respond positively with any queries from members of the pubic
• Reliability, honesty and like helping as part of a team
• This role would suit a proactive and outgoing person who enjoys meeting with others

The ability to drive and have a good size car or van is essential for the driving role if based at one of our shops. You will need to check with your car insurers that you are insured for business use before starting with us (this can usually be arranged at no extra cost) and your driving licence and business insurance will need to be checked before you can start.