Maintenance Volunteer

Activities will include:

• Painting and decorating
• Moving furniture or equipment
• Assisting with in house testing and inspections of equipment
• Clearing external paths and emptying external bins
• Minor repairs and fault finding

How often we’d like your support

Ideally we hope you’ll choose to volunteer 3 - 6 hours a week, however all our roles are flexible and times should be agreed with your local centre.

 The skills and experience you’ll need for this role

You will need to:

• Have a basic knowledge of a trade skill such as painting & decorating, plumbing or joinery
• Have an understanding of the importance of Health & Safety is the workplace.
• Be reliable and professional
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable approach
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
•  Be open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values
• Be able to work within personal and organisational boundaries

 What you can expect from us

We want to provide a volunteering environment that is inclusive, stimulating, friendly and supportive. As part of our commitment to you we will:

• Make sure you have all the training you need in your role
• Ensure you are appreciated and respected
• Provide you with regular support in a way that suits you
• Ask for your feedback and provide opportunities for you to help shape our future
• Celebrate your successes and recognise your contribution
• Ensure you have a clear idea of what your role involves
• Reimburse any out of pocket travel expenses
• Make new friends and feel connected
• Build your confidence and improve your wellbeing
• Help change lives and support your local community
• Enhance your CV and gain written references for prospective employers
• Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences

Some of the benefits to you