voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Driver (Dysart) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO65116 - Created/last updated: 30/01/2025 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Furniture Plus provides affordable furniture to people in Fife through their Dysart and Dunfermline stores, supporting the community and the environment by reducing waste and encouraging reuse. They are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect furniture within the community from their outlet in Dysart. The main tasks include: * Ensuring deliveries and collections are carried out daily * Ensuring that the goods delivered to the warehouse are safely stored in the warehouse and that any potential repairs/cleaning is pointed out to the warehouse team * Assisting with maintaining standards of service to customers * Carrying out deliveries and collections with support from the driver's mate Volunteers can acquire more skills, knowledge and confidence as part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers. If this is what you are looking for, get in touch with Furniture Plus today. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | They provide a full induction (Health & Safety). Each volunteer will be partnered up with a fully experienced member of staff. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses are paid at 10p per mile for walking, 24p per mile for a motorbike, 45p per mile for driving and full payment for bus tickets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Furniture Plus are happy to receive volunteers who are willing and keen to learn new skills, whilst growing confidence, meeting new people, have fun and feeling part of your local community. Volunteers must have a valid driving license. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | 7-21 Alexander St, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2XX. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |