Hen Collection Driver

As a volunteer driver you’ll travel to commercial farms and rehoming points within your designated area. Ideally you will be used to driving some distances towing a trailer or driving a van. You’ll also be helping to move and load the crates of hens, so it’s a chance to help save thousands of hens from slaughter, literally transporting them from farms to their new lives in retirement.

About the role: Drive to and from commercial farms to rehoming points for an average of 10 rehoming's per year (frequency varies according to region and demand for hens). Help other volunteers collect hens from the farm as well as loading crates into the back of the transport. Positively represent the BHWT in all dealings with supporters. 

About the Organisation:

Picture the scene: Wembley Stadium filled with chickens. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Now picture that number of chickens 10 times over and you’ll be looking at the number of hens rehomed to date by the British Hen Welfare Trust.
That’s over 1,029,204 hens since 2005 who have enjoyed love, fresh air and a free-range retirement that most of their commercial counterparts could only dream of.
Founded by Jane Howorth, the underlying principles of the BHWT are, and always have been, to approach laying hen welfare with a level-headed, pragmatic style, preferring to inform rather than shock people when it comes to raising awareness.

This role is based in Southampton, you will need to transport to the farm independently with your own vehicle. We will pay your mileage whilst driving the van (so if you use your own van/trailer then all their mileage would be covered to get to the farm, collect and deliver the hens)

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

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Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

About you You have a suitable vehicle such as; a medium to large van (preferably with good ventilation), a horse trailer or a 4WD car with fitted tow bar. Have necessary car insurance. Have a clean driving licence. You are conversant with and supportive of the aims of the BHWT.