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Volunteer Driver at Pelican Parcels at Pelican Parcels

Pelican Parcels takes pre-loved and new item donations for babies and children up to age 12 and redistributes these to families facing financial hardship via various existing family services in Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

What does the opportunity involve doing?

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about wanting to help local families and can help deliver our parcels to local hubs and families using their own car.

Our warehouse hours are from Monday to Thursday, 10am till 2pm and deliveries need to take place during these hours. We ask for a minimum of 2 hours commitment per week.

- This role will give you the opportunity to meet new people.
- This role provides a valuable service to the community.
- The knowledge that you've contributed to helping families facing financial hardship.

What induction, training and support is offered?

Our address is Units 1 & 2, Manor Industrial Estate, Newtown Road, Hove, BN3 7BA.

You will need your own car and we will ask that you check with your insurer you are covered for volunteer activities, this is normally part of a standard insurance.

We will ask you to complete a DBS check prior to getting started. We will cover the costs.

We will ask you to complete a couple of online trainings relevant to your role.

Our hours are 10am till 2pm from Monday to Thursday. We ask that volunteers give at least 2 hours a week during these hours.

What skills or qualities are needed?

Positive can-do attitude.
Appreciation and respect of the confidential nature of information that may be acquired.
A reasonably good level of fitness, you will be lifting heavy items such as bags and cots in and out of the car.
Ability to listen to and follow instructions.
Passionate about helping local families experiencing financial hardship.

More info
Date added

23rd January 2026

Organisation

Pelican Parcels

Location

Units 1 & 2, Manor Industrial Estate, Newtown Road, Hove.

Deadline for applications

30 Apr 2026

Categories

Carers Children/families Community and social centres

Activities

Driving

Disabled access?

No

Expenses paid?

Yes

Childcare available?

No

Contact name

Hannah

More info »

https://www.pelicanparcels.org.uk/