Van Driver

FARE Scotland
VO104060

Help us drive change — literally!

We’re looking for a reliable and friendly volunteer driver to assist with collecting surplus food from FareShare and transporting it back to FARE. This vital role helps us provide ingredients for our weekly Community Lunch, reduce food waste, and support those in need.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Driving to FareShare to collect food donations
Safely loading and transporting food back to FARE
Assisting with unloading and storing food items
Supporting staff with delivery logistics
Being a positive and dependable presence throughout the process

Commitment:

We’re looking for volunteers who can support us weekly on Thursdays from 8:30am–10am, starting in September. Even if you can only help occasionally, we’d still love to hear from you!

What's in it for you:

• Be a key part of feeding the community
•   Learn about food distribution and sustainability
•   Gain valuable experience and boost your CV
•   Join a welcoming, supportive team making a real impact

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. You don’t need professional driving experience — just:
•   A full, valid UK driving licence
•   A helpful and dependable attitude
•   Willingness to work as part of a team
•   Respect for food safety and confidentiality
•   Reliability and punctuality
Please note: All volunteers will be required to undergo a DVLA licence check. FARE Scotland will cover the cost of this.

Support and Training:

Full induction and role briefing
On-the-day support from staff
Ongoing guidance and skill-building opportunities

Interested in Volunteering?

Ready to hit the road and help us deliver change?

Email volunteer@fare-scotland.org or click Apply below (available when logged in and registered).

When you apply to volunteer with us, our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the next steps in the application process. Please note their working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, so you can expect to hear from us during that time.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Experience required

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. You don’t need professional driving experience — just:
• A full, valid UK driving licence
• A helpful and dependable attitude
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Respect for food safety and confidentiality
• Reliability and punctuality
Please note: All volunteers will be required to undergo a DVLA licence check. FARE Scotland will cover the cost of this.

Travel details

The journey begins at 31 Drumlanrig Avenue, Bannatyne House, G34 0JF - food is then collected from FareShare at 1070 South Street, G14 0AP and brought back to Bannatyne House.

Travel expenses

Volunteers may request reimbursement for reasonable, pre-approved expenses incurred on behalf of FARE Scotland by submitting valid receipts. Examples of reimbursable expenses include:
• Travel between home and the volunteering site and travel during volunteering activities.
• Meal costs up to £7.00 (with receipts) when volunteering for four or more consecutive hours.
• Specialist clothing required for the role, subject to prior discussion and approval

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