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Emmaus Gloucestershire support people who have experienced, or have been at risk of, homelessness. We do this by providing a stable home alongside care, support and supervision that is individually ...
Drivers Mate @ Chequers Road
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Whether you can give a few hours a week or more, your time helps change lives. No previous experience needed – just your energy and compassion.Detailed description
Looking for a flexible, rewarding way to give back. Join our community team and make a real impact!
How Can You Help?
As part of the Van Crew you will be assisting our Van Drivers , with loading and unloading vans, and conducting deliveries and collections throughout Gloucestershire, to residential and commercial properties. You will also assist with transferring donations between our main warehouse in Gloucester and our shops in Cheltenham, Nailsworth, and Stroud, and taking items that can not be sold for recycling or to Javelin Park.
Why Volunteer With Emmaus?
⭐ Help raise funds to support people moving on from homelessness
⭐ Be part of a welcoming, purpose-driven community
⭐ Flexible shifts that fit around your schedule
⭐ Satisfaction of making a real difference in your local community
⭐ Gain valuable experience and a reference for your CV
⭐ 25% discount on purchases
⭐ Reimbursement of travel costs (mileage/bus tickets)
Whether you can give a few hours a week or more, your time helps change lives. No previous experience needed – just your energy and compassion.
Please note that all of our in person volunteering roles have a minimum age requirement of 18, unless otherwise stated. All DBS applications, safety footwear and PPE will be paid for by Emmaus Gloucestershire.
Open: 9am - 5pm Mon-Sat
Where: Emmaus Gloucestershire, Chequers Road, Gloucester, GL4 6PN
Be part of something bigger – volunteer with Emmaus Gloucestershire and help change lives.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Emmaus Gloucestershire
For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to use their existing skills and to develop new skills and qualifications in order to help to rebuild their self esteem and confidence whilst making a real contribution to their community.
Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don’t have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and re-build their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues or rebuild relationships with estranged family.
Social enterprise is central to the Emmaus model as it provides meaningful work experience for companions but also generates part of the funding required to maintain communities.
Emmaus communities deliver a significant return on investment. Research shows that for every £1 invested in a community, there is an £11 social, environmental and economic return, with savings to the benefit bill, health services and a reduction in crime.