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Pet Aid (Lanarkshire)

Scottish SPCA
VO99455

We need your help to coordinate our Pet Aid initiative, which is now serving over 50 foodbanks across Scotland. You may be helping to pick up donations from local collection points, sort and store donations and prepare Pet Aid crates in one of our animal rescue and rehoming centres/storage facilities, or deliver items to participating foodbanks in your area.

At this difficult time of cost of living increases, you can help us succeed in providing food and other items to those most in need, making sure those struggling to pay the bills and making use of foodbanks across the country for their families, never have to be separated from their beloved pets for financial reasons.

Note: You will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to undertake this role. Fuel expenses will be reimbursed at the rate of 45p per mile, and in line with our Reimbursement of Volunteer Expenses Policy. You will also need a smart phone capable of running Telegram in order to communicate with our staff team.

Experience required

You will need to be able to work as part of a team with other staff
members and volunteers.
You will require to develop and maintain good relationships with other
staff, volunteers, and representatives of the participating food banks
You must be able to take care of your personal health and safety and that
of others, who may be affected by your acts or omissions
You should be willing to participate in relevant training: e.g health and
safety, manual handling, driver training etc & any other training as the
Society may determine is necessary
You must adhere to and follow Scottish SPCA policies and procedures
You will strive to maintain a high standard of personal conduct and
appearance at all times.
You will ensure that the Society’s equipment is maintained in a clean and
serviceable condition at all times

Travel details

In your local area, we can reimburse travel expenses

Travel expenses

Usually 15 miles to/from home at 45p/mile but will consider wider radius in rural areas.

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You will receive a Knowledge Nest training portal account with all of your statutory training. You will be supported by our friendly team and receive a full induction before you start in your new role.