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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Veg Box Delivery Driver

As a social enterprise we have set ourselves a mission to bring people together and make our community resilient. In our shop we stock fresh produce, groceries, household products and toiletries that are local, ethical, environmentally friendly, organic, or fair trade to enable to help people live a healthier more sustainable life. In our cafe we serve healthy soups, toasties and coffee and provide a place for people to meet. We are proud to work together with a variety of other community projects and charities.

This role supports our veg box scheme: as a volunteer driver you would be delivering veg boxes from the Storehouse to homes around Penicuik and neighbouring villages. Delivery day is a Tuesday but the exact hours are flexible.

** Veg Box Delivery Driver would need to provide their own transport


Experience required

Must have a driving licence

Travel details

Lothian 37/47, Borders Bus X62

Travel expenses

Mileage can be claimed at 45p/mile.

Support
Training details

Shared delivery round with existing volunteer to learn.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 17
The volunteer would need access to a vehicle that they are insured to drive, and to inform their insurers that they would be doing deliveries on a voluntary basis

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours per week on a Tuesday

Volunteers (aged 17-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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