Van Assistant - Maidstone
Tools with a Mission
The Van Assistant travels with the driver to help with loading and unloading, also to assist with directions and help as a banksman where the roads are narrow or in tight spaces.
There are three roles with the Van Team. 1. Van Driver: Our van drivers drive the vans and help load and unload the tools. 2. Van Assistant: When we know there are heavy tools to collect, we like to send a Driver’s Mate willing to help with the loading but not wanting to drive 3. Van Manager: Each van has a volunteer manager who arranges the collection schedule, organises the driver rota, and looks after the van. Together, they make up our amazing van teams. TWAM operates a fleet of five modern vans based around England and Wales. The vans’ primary role is to collect tools from our network of Tool Collectors, who have already collected these tools from the general public and take these back to the Refurbishment Centre for unloading. Before each journey, the drivers must also run through a vehicle check to ensure the van is safe to drive. The drivers and mates build great relationships with the Tool Ambassadors they go to regularly, so it is always more than just loading the tools and driving. For more information, please visit our dedicated volunteering website https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities. You can also ring our Volunteering Coordinator Paul on 01473 210220 or email Pauld@twam.uk The Van Assistant travels with the driver to help with loading and unloading, also to assist with directions and help as a banksman where the roads are narrow or in tight spaces.
Caring,Community Work,Support Work
Teamwork, Talking To Others
You will need to be physically able to help load and unload the van. Driver’s mates need to be physically fit and capable of safely lifting heavy tools. You need to be a friendly face of TWAM as you collect from our enthusiastic and hard-working tool collectors.
You’ll be part of a great team and have lots of opportunities to visit our Tool Collectors and busy Refurbishment Centres. You will receive a TWAM poloshirt and fleece.
Flexible at times agreed with the van manager
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The Kent van is based in Maidstone so you need to be within reach of here,
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