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Volunteer Van Drivers
When We Need You
From 11/12/2007 onwards
About Opportunity
The Cyrenians Food Programme works from a depot in Jane Street, Leith, Edinburgh. We have a team of nearly 50 volunteers who work together to collect, sort and quality check then re-distribute nearly 9 tonnes of fresh food each week. We have two refrigerated vans on the road everyday with volunteer drivers and assistants. If you are interested in being a driver with us you are most welcome. You need to be over 25 years of age and have a clean driving licence. We work Monday to Saturday with early starts at 8am and the last drives around 4pm. This is good hard work, with lots of hands on lifting and carrying, there is great support amongst the team, fun and laughter. The work benefits thousands of people each week who can get healthy hot meals provided when they are homeless or disadvantaged. Come and be part of the Good Food Team by being a driver with us.
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About Edinburgh Cyrenians - Good Food in Tackling Homelessness
The Good Food in Tackling Homelessness programme is comprised of 3 main parts: Fareshare, cooking at home and supported volunteering. Fareshare collects and re-distributes surplus fresh food donated by supermarkets and and other food manufacturers to homelessness projects in Edinburgh. Over 7 tonnes per week is handled by a team of 50 volunteers. The project also operates a Food Health Education programme providing homeless people with cooking and hygiene skills.
Skills & Experience
Capable of driving the vehicles concerned, long wheel base high roof vehicles. There is an assesment carried out internally to check capabillty.
Travel Details
Working from the Good Food Depot at 84-86 Jane Street, Leith, Edinburgh. Any bus coming to the Foot of Leith Walk, walk along jane Street and 3rd opening on the right.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Full induction training provided covering Health and Safety issues, background to the programme and all issues involved. Initially going out with an experienced driver and assistants.
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Homeless / Housing
Expenses Detail
Expenses paid.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 to 5 hours per week.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 25 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-228
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
84-86 Jane Street
Leith
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH6 5HG
Contact: Christopher Somerville
Tel: 0131 554 3900
Email: christopher.somerville@cyrenia...
Website: http://www.cyrenians.org....
