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  • Job Ref:
    FL1638989choCCV
  • Location:
    chorley
  • Postcode:
    PR7 1DH
  • Type of contract:
    Permanent
  • Salary:
    Volunteering Role (No Salary)
  • Posted Date:
    Thursday, July 30, 2026
  • Closing Date:
    Monday, August 24, 2026
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    Car Checker Volunteer

    Keep Derian Moving - Car Checker Volunteer

    Our cars play an important role in supporting the work of Derian House, helping our nurses and support teams to care for babies, children, young people, and their families. 

    We’re looking for a reliable volunteer who enjoys cars and practical tasks to help with simple weekly vehicle checks, ensuring our cars and minibuses are ready for our teams to use.

    You don’t need to be a mechanic - just someone with a good eye for detail who enjoys helping behind the scenes.

     What you’ll be doing:

    Carrying out weekly visual checks such as checking screenwash levels and looking for warning lights

    Completing simple car check sheets

    Reporting any concerns or issues to the Estates Team

    You’ll love this role if you:

    Enjoy cars and pracitical tasks

    Have a good eye for detail and like things done properly

    Are happy to work outside in different weathers

    What’s in it for you?

    The satisfaction of supporting our vital hospice services 

    A practical role where you can see the difference your support makes

    Being part of a friendly and supportive volunteer team

    Opportunities to get involved in wider volunteer activities and events

    Long Service Awards

    Time Commitment:

    A regular commitment on Monday mornings (around a couple of hours)

    Training:

    Full site induction and ongoing support provided

    Please note:

    The minimum age of volunteering is 18yrs

    We ask all applicants to disclose, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions in advance of a DBS check

    All volunteers are required to wear a uniform, which will be provided free of charge


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    Derian House Children’s Hospice
    At Derian House we help children and young people, whose lives are too short, to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, high quality care.

    We provide respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 children and young people across the North West. We do this 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We never close to those who need us.

    Our ethos is to make sure that every child and young person who comes to Derian is able to make the very most of the time they have.

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