Van Driver Support Volunteer

Our vision for volunteering  

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.  

The difference you will make to cats and people

You can expect us to  

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our  values and behaviours  
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy  
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities  

What we need from you

• Following safe moving and handling procedures at all times  
• Willingness to undertake additional learning and development necessary for the role e.g. in relation to keeping self and others safe  
• Accompanying our van drivers on local furniture collections and customer deliveries  
• Helping safely lift, carry, load and unload furniture and other large, donated items  
• Taking care when moving items in and out of customers’ and donors’ homes  
• Helping secure and organise furniture in the van ready for safe transportation  
• Supporting the driver with planning the order of collections and deliveries where needed  
• Providing a friendly and helpful service when meeting donors and customers  
• Helping keep the van tidy, organised and ready for the next collection or delivery  
• Working closely with the shop and warehouse teams when loading and unloading stock  

Time expectation

Our Van Driver Support Volunteers usually spend around four to six hours per day in this role.  

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!  

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.