What Would I Be Doing?
• loading donated items into the charity van at our Donation Centre and unloading them at one of our shops
• delivery and collection of donated items in the charity van from various locations
• helping to plan routes and delivery schedules
• assisting in maintaining the van to a good standard and letting us know of any maintenance issues
• offering a friendly service when picking up donations from local households
What Skills Would I Need?
• a full driving licence - we are looking for a confident driver with good navigation skills who would be able to handle a van
• a considerate driver representing Yorkshire Cancer Research
• to be reasonably active – this role involves lots of lifting, bending and carrying
• the ability to communicate well with colleagues and members of the public
• the initiative to contribute in a helpful way as part of a team
• reliability and good time keeping
Why Should I Volunteer?
• if you have lost someone you love to cancer, it can feel like a positive thing to do in their memory
• it’s an opportunity to play an active role in your local community
• it’s a great way to meet new people and feel part of something that’s making a real difference.
• you may be looking to learn some new skills to impress a future employer – being a volunteer is a great way to do this.
All days and shifts considered. Applicants must be over 21 and have held a driving licence for over three years
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Raises money in Yorkshire to fund research into the cause and cure of cancer at the five original universities in Yorkshire - Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, York and their associated teaching hospitals.
