Nonprofit
Published 1/16/26 9:43AM

Truck Driver

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Acton, MA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    A commitment of 3.25 hours on a weekly, every other week or monthly basis is required.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    Able to safely lift 50 pounds and maneuver large objects

    Description

    Truck Driver

    Summary: Drive Household Goods’ vehicles to pick up donations and/or for special events.

    Responsibilities:

    • Ensure the truck has fuel and is loaded with supplies (tools, hand truck, straps, receipts, etc.).
    • Oversee truck crew and ensure all passengers wear seat belts.
    • Safely drive truck to various locations
    • Plan a route, follow map or GPS directions and safely drive to various locations.
    • Determine if items are acceptable (usable by clients, clean, functional, in good working order, with all parts).
    • Inspect items for health and safety issues (e.g., stains, rips, broken or missing parts, mold,infestations, etc...).
    • Respectfully refuse any items that do not meet Household Goods guidelines.
    • Request tax-deductible donation.
    • Understand Household Goods’ needs (items, volunteers, funding).
    • Neatly and accurately record items and cash donation on Donor Receipt.
    • Enthusiastically thank donors for generous donations.
    • Ensure that goods are safely secured in trucks.
    • Assist in unloading of trucks at Household Goods.

    Qualifications:

    • Valid MA driver’s license
    • Clean driver’s record
    • 25 years of age or older

    Availability:

    • Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Saturday mornings

    1 shift available:

    • 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM

    Location

    On-site
    530 Main Street, Acton, Massachusetts, US

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