Volunteer Fundraising Driver/Drivers Mate
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Position Overview & Specifications
What is a Volunteer Fundraising Driver/Drivers mate?
Take to the roads and play a vital part in a Derian House's mission to fundraise - by helping us to make sure our collection tins go to the right place - or back to the hospice.
Once a fortnight, you will drive to businesses and community groups across the North West to collect or drop off our tins – meeting plenty of new faces along the way.
As a volunteer, you will become a crucial part of the Derian family – helping to support the important work we do every day.
If you love getting out and about, then this is the role for you!
What's in it for you?
- Get out and about in your local community
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- A great way to support your local children’s charity
- Get involved with other Derian volunteers at our events
- Regular Meet & Greet events for all volunteers
- Opportunities to join our Volunteers Forum – helping to shape the future of volunteering at Derian House
- Great personal satisfaction
What's involved?
- Work with the Fundraising Team to create an efficient route to local businesses or community groups where they need fundraising tins collected or delivered.
- Be professional – represent Derian House in all that you do.
- Have an awareness of the services that Derian House offers to children, young people and their families so you’ll be able to answer any questions customers may ask.
This role will suit people who are.........are friendly and helpful, have good customer service skills, a positive can do attitude and enjoy working on their own initiative or as part of team. You must hold a full UK driving licence and have been driving for a minimum of two years. We really value honesty, integrity and reliability in our volunteers and staff – and in return we will do our best to provide you with a rewarding volunteer experience.
Time Commitment:
Once a fortnight, times/days to be agreed at interview
Training Requirements:
Full site induction & mandatory annual training will be provided
Expenses:
Lunch allowance for shifts 6.5hrs plus
Age Restrictions:
Volunteers must be aged 18yrs plus
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Volunteer Fundraising Driver/Drivers Mate roles across Derian House Children's Hospice's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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