Bed poverty exists when a family doesn’t have the sleeping arrangements they need for their children due to a lack of financial resources. For children in this situation, it has a significant impact on their education. Zarach’s mission to ensure that every child in England has a bed of their own gives them a greater chance to learn and succeed at school.

Zarach is a national charity committed to helping vulnerable children and families living in poverty. We work closely with schools and professionals in the community. We see the challenges of poverty every day. We aim to reach out to families within 48 hours of their school referral. We are passionate and driven to make an immediate and real difference to a child’s life.

At the point of delivering beds and bundles to children, we are helping to lift them out of bed poverty in that instant. This incredible act removes a mountain of cost for a family and can last for many years. A bed provided to a child as they start school could last them their whole primary school journey. This massively improves their opportunity to engage at school and supports their physical, emotional, and learning development.

Join our social mission to end child bed poverty, giving children the opportunity to engage in their education, and a chance to break the cycle.

About the Role:
Service Delivery Volunteers help Zarach to meet our first promise to families of providing beds and bed bundle items for children. You will be making deliveries with other volunteers or Zarach staff members. If you have a full driver’s license, you can also assist by driving our vans. Training is provided to ensure that you are fully-equipped for the role.

Please note, this role is based in Leeds with travel to other areas. 

Skills Required:
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects is essential to the role.

Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading of beds and bed bundles on and off delivery vehicles to deliver to Zarach families.
• Lifting and carrying mattresses and bed bases into their new homes, often up stairs.
• Follow manual handling techniques at all times.
• Comply with Health & Safety measures.
• Communicate effectively with the Service Delivery Manager and Volunteer Development Officer.

If driving:

• Take responsibility for Zarach vehicles when collecting and delivering goods.
• Ensure any issues with Zarach vehicles are reported to the Service Delivery Team or Volunteer Development Officer as soon as possible.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all parties including Service Delivery Team, Volunteer Development Officer and any beneficiaries.
• Ensure any and all changes to your driving ability or licence are updated immediately with the Volunteer Development Officer.
• Comply with all health & safety guidance at all times.

*Timings:

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday- 9.30am - 2.00pm
• Wednesday- 8.45am to 4.00pm - this is a slightly longer day as we drive from our warehouse in Leeds to Stockport/Tees Valley to make deliveries.

*TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Commitment:
We are looking for someone who is able to volunteer one day a week, during the above timings. This can be discussed before you apply.

Requirements for the Role:

• Reporting to our warehouse in Leeds as this is where you will be going on deliveries from.
• DBS (provided by Zarach)
• Training (provided by Zarach)
• Valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points (if volunteering to drive our vans)
• Safety footwear (provided by Zarach or can use your own)
• Review and agree to Zarach's code of conduct, confidentiality agreement and heavy lifting disclaimer.

• Application form required
• DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)