Volunteer Driver (Thirsk Rehoming Centre)
Do you have experience handling dogs, cats, and small pets? Do you love being on the road? Are you interested in playing a key role in helping pets in need? With your driving, customer service, and team working skills, you could become part of the transport team transferring animals and supplies between our animal hospitals, rehoming centres, and foster carers.
Volunteer role
Volunteer Driver
Volunteer manager
Volunteer Coordinator
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
Sick, injured, and homeless pets have relied on Blue Cross for help since 1897. Each year, thousands of dogs, cats, small pets, and horses turn to the charity’s animal hospitals, clinics, and rehoming services for treatment and support. Our team of volunteer drivers helps ensure the smooth running of our services. Your driving skills will help pets find new homes more quickly or ensure they receive the care and equipment they need promptly.
We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need.
What you will be doing
* Driving a Blue Cross van or your own car
* Transporting animals and supplies between centres, hospitals, foster homes, and vets
* Moving animals in and out of the vehicle
* Completing necessary transfer paperwork
* Supporting the team with transfer protocols, e.g., transfer tags
The skills you need
* Full UK driving license and comprehensive insurance
* Excellent customer service skills
* Good team working skills
* Experience handling dogs, cats, and small pets
* Organizational skills and attention to detail
* Reliability and regular commitment
* A confidential approach
* Access to computer equipment
* Computer literacy and experience with web-based services and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
* Willingness to learn how to use video technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
* Willingness to learn how to use databases
What's in it for you
* Joining a passionate team dedicated to animal welfare
* Working with like-minded people
* Direct involvement in helping pets in our care
* A flexible volunteer role
* Opportunities to develop skills or become a specialist
Disclaimer
We ask that you can commit to a few hours a week and have access to a laptop, desktop, or tablet with a good internet connection. Any vehicle used for transporting animals must be up to date with MOT, maintenance, and insurance. You need to be 18 or over for this role. Blue Cross values inclusion and encourages applications from all eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy. We embrace our differences, which make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without needing to hide any part of who you are.
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