Volunteer Van Mate Barry, Wales
Job description
Please note, while we at Tŷ Hafan pride ourselves on being inclusive of all individuals who wish to volunteer, we are not a sponsor license holder so we are not able to support any overseas VISA sponsorships/applications.
Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.
About us
Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.
We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.
Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.
“Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.
“We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”
We would love to have you on our team!
Tŷ Hafan are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to help our driver with furniture collections and deliveries. Our volunteers are an extremely valuable resource, and Volunteer Van Mate's are an essential part of the retail team.
Locations:
Talbot Green / Tonyrefail
Llanelli
Vale of Glamorgan
Porthcawl / Bridgend
General time commitment per week / month:
Collections/Deliveries will be on set day(s), ideally, you'll be able to commit to one full or half day per week, this is flexible. Our driver is able to pick you up and drop you off to/from your location, so travel to our headquarters in Barry is not essential.
What activities would you be involved in?
- Assisting our van driver with loading and unloading the delivery van.
- Assisting our van driver with the collection of furniture from the Llanelli area and with delivering bought furniture from the shop to our supporter's homes
- Assisting the van driver to ensure any collected donations are fit for sale and have any required safety labels.
- Assisting the van driver in ensuring as many collected donations as possible are Gift Aided
- Always maintain a high standard of customer service and strict control of the security of goods collected, transported and delivered.
Information on training provided:
No previous experience is necessary as full training, including manual handling, will be given. A good level of fitness is necessary as lifting is required.
Benefits of volunteering:
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community by becoming part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
- Make new friends and meet new people
- Gain new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
- Professional reference for 3+ months commitment
- Recognition events and awards
- Quarterly wellbeing and volunteer newsletter
- Have fun!
Application information:
We will ask you to fill in a simple online application form after expressing your interest in this role.
2 references and a Basic DBS check are required for this role. Ty Hafan will process and cover the expense of the DBS on your behalf.
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not a legally binding one or an employment contract.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you a current UK resident / do you have authorisation to work in the UK?
(Ty Hafan are not a VISA sponsor license holder, so we are unfortunately unable to support applications from individuals outside of the UK, who are wishing to volunteer on a Charity VISA.)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
