Volunteer Van Driver Assistant

Location Vans cover all St Gemma's shops across Leeds

Looking for a flexible volunteering role? We have adhoc Retail Van Driver Assistant shifts available which can fit in with you! This is a rewarding way to get out and about while helping a great cause!

You’ll accompany our friendly Drivers as they follow the daily routes around our 26 charity shops and customers’ homes. Your role will be to help load and unload donated items - no driving is required, just your energy and enthusiasm! This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys meeting people and being active. Please note that a good level of physical fitness is required as the role involves manual handling.

• Flexible, ad hoc shifts available Monday to Friday (morning or afternoon).
• Ideal for those looking to volunteer occasionally.
• Requires a good level of physical fitness.

To find out more, call Christine Driver on  (Option
1). Ready to apply? You can apply online (visit our Volunteering section). Need help with your application? Contact the Volunteering Team via or . Make a difference in your community - volunteer with St Gemma’s Hospice today!

St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life‑limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In‑Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out‑Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi‑disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non‑clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well‑being in a caring and friendly environment.

• Be part of a fantastic volunteer community
• Have fun, make friends and socialise
• Share your skills or develop new ones
• Support people in your local community
• Attend relevant training courses to support your role
• Be supported by a named supervisor
• Receive our volunteer e‑news keeping you up to date with Hospice news