CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - EAST DURHAM TRUST NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NOW MORE THAN EVER TO HELP US FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CORONAVIRUS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT EAST DURHAM. 

SEVERAL MEASURES HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS, THESE INCLUDE:

• FREE FACE MASKS PROVIDED FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
• HAND SANITIZER AND WIPES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT COMMUNITY HOUSE 
• SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES/MARKINGS IN PLACE WITHIN COMMUNITY HOUSE

    

Covid -19 Community Support Volunteers
 
East Durham Trust is looking for volunteer to respond to the local needs of residents in East Durham during the Covid-19 crisis.
 
With supervision and direction from East Durham Trust staff team you will undertake general duties which could include delivery of food for distribution to East Durham residents in financial hardship, delivery of hot and cold meals, picking up food donations for our foodbank, and helping residents with weekly shopping and picking up prescriptions. We will also require volunteers to help sort donations of food, toiletries and other essential items.
 
Main duties will include:
 

• Load and unload deliveries into car
• Check delivery lists.

• Pick up and drop off deliveries on a set route

• Inform the Co-ordinator if unable to deliver or if there are any concerns regarding customers
• Sorting donations into relevant categories, checking dates and packing into storage boxes
• Participate in programme development, reviews and training

 
We can offer regular slots on a rota or an on demand basis.
 
Please note we anticipate that demand for services may increase depending on future developments.
 
Skills and Experience:
 
Essential:
·     A deliver driver requires a current “B” class driving licence
·     A current enhanced DBS Certificate *This will be provided by East Durham Trust
·     Volunteers to notify insurance agencies of use of vehicle for volunteer work purposes
·     Own or has access to a car
·     Is customer focused
·     Good communication skills
·     Must be friendly, reliable, patient, non-judgemental and non-discriminating
 
Desirable:
·     Interest in working in the local community
·     The ability to work with direction and as part of a team
 
Other information
Out of pocket expenses are paid at 0.45 per mile.
 
If you are interested in the volunteer role please contact East Durham Trust on 0191 5693511 or email info@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk

Whether you are an organisation which requires volunteers or you are an individual wanting to volunteer we are here to help. Contact Colin at the Volunteer Centre on 0191 569 3511, email colin.jackson@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk or make an appointment to see us.

East Durham Volunteer Centre is open Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm

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