V- Driver at The Salvation Army

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Goods Handling, Vehicle Care

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. The Salvation Army Perth Fortress welcomes all people who are looking for connection, guidance or community. One of our key services to the community is in providing a safe and dignified place for community members to come to if they are finding they are unable to meet their food needs. This also provides an opportunity for connection and hope as community members open up and share their story and begin to explore ways to address their food insecurity. All this wouldn’t be possible without a team of volunteers, specifically volunteering in the role of Food Collection Driver who provides support in collecting bread and food, delivering it to the Corps on rostered days, unpacking and storing it effectively for distribution for our community. The volunteer driver provides efficient, safe, reliable, and courteous collection and delivery of all goods involved in operations of service. Key responsibilities: Driving: Bringing a high level of driving capability, friendly professionalism and reliability to collecting goods. Vehicle care: Drivers are key in ensuring the vehicle is safe and fully operational by regularly checking tyres, fuel levels and monitoring oil and water levels. Diligently ensure vehicle is checked before each shift and rectify any issues before collecting donations, reporting issues and repairs to manager Administration: Limited to filling in the vehicle log book and ensuring an identification badge is worn at all times, as well communications with manager regarding any concerns that may arise. Goods handling: Unload donated food and store as required. Qualifications and skills (desired/required): Current C Class driver’s licence applicable to vehicle type Good communication skills Customer service experience highly regarded Background check requirements: Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role: As this role is restriced to adult contact a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check is not required As this role involves dealing with confidential information and entering sites, it requires a Police Check Time Required & Commitment: As agreed with manager Development opportunities with this role This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in goods transportation, logistics, customer service and teamwork. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here.

Responsibilities

The volunteer driver is responsible for collecting and delivering food donations efficiently and safely. They also ensure the vehicle is operational and assist in unloading and storing donated food.