WHALE Arts are looking for some volunteer drivers to deliver hot food to vulnerable individuals and families in Wester Hailes.
Our volunteer drivers have become a key part of our team during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping us get art parcels and lunches out to our community members who are most in need.
Duties
- Complete driver’s declaration form
- Deliver food and art packs to local Wester Hailes residents on ad-hoc basis when available
- Use the delivery driver app to deliver parcels on your route, in a time effective way
- Ensure deliveries are made in line with current health and safety requirements of delivery drivers during COVID-19, using PPE equipment provided (dust-free gloves, approved masks) and adhering to 2-metre social distancing rules.
Skills
- A valid, clean drivers Licence
- A road worthy car which you are insured to drive and has an MOT, if required
- A level of fitness as you may need to use stairs
Training
Full training for this role and an induction into the organisation will be given.
Expenses
Drivers can claim £0.45 per mile driven whilst using your own car volunteering for WHALE. Were individuals are volunteering over lunch they are entitled expenses up to £5 for lunch, unless lunch is being provided by Whale. Volunteers must fill out an expenses form and attach valid receipts in order to be reimbursed.
To apply for the role or for further Information please contact WHALE:
Email: info@whalearts.o.uk
Phone: 0131 458 3267
You can read the full volunteer callout here.
