Driver's Mate
Hosted by: Age UK Barnsley

Purpose of the role: To assist the clothing operator between the hours of 8.30/9am until 2.30pm
Main tasks:
• Help the clothing operator, deliver and collect donation bags to homes within the Barnsley borough.
• Help the clothing operator with pickups from individual’s homes, this will include furniture.
• Help the clothing operator deliver and distribute the collected donations to one of our Nearly New Shops.

Days required: Mon AM, Mon PM, Tues AM, Tues PM

How many volunteers are needed:

2

Recruitment process:

We always welcome new volunteers and value the contributions that our volunteers make to the work we do for the elderly people of Barnsley.

We do have a procedure for the recruitment of volunteers; this includes the completion of a short application form followed by an informal chat with either the Volunteer Coordinator or the service manager. We also ask for 2 references, which can be a friend, neighbour or present/previous employer, but not a member of family.

Skills and quaifications:

Requirements:
• Friendly and adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to lift heavy loads
• Commitment to the policies of Age UK Barnsley, particularly those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.

Gender restrictions?: No