Volunteer Buildings Maintenance Assistant

6 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Samye Foundation Wales Full time

We are a Mindfulness and wellbeing centre in the heart of Canton. Our main purpose is to provide mindfulness training to people to help alleviate stress and anxiety and improve mental health and well-being. The training is available to individuals as well as community groups and organisations. Mindfulness is secular and open to everyone.

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail to help us keep on top of any repairs that may be needed in our centre. Knowledge of building works/maintenance would be beneficial but this voluntary role would suit anyone who is thorough and methodical

**This Opportunity Will Involve**

The role would involve working with our centre manager to keep a close eye on the buildings that we have, checking for any damage, repairs that may need doing and organising the work to be done.

Ensuring safe working practices and that a building is in compliance with safety and quality regulations including maintaining fire, smoke, carbon monoxide and other safety systems

Conducting regular inspections to determine which areas in the building need attention and keeping records of this.

**What you are gaining**:

- Meet new people and join a friendly team who are enthusiastic about all things volunteering
- Gaining work experience or putting previously gained skills into action
- Working on multiple projects at the same time to improve your ability to meet deadlines
- Be part of Samye Foundation Wales and support us to make a more significant difference together
- References will be provided if you dedicate three months of volunteering with us
- Free access to an 8-week mindfulness course
- Reimbursement of travel fees
- Free meals and drinks (Conditions apply)

**Who is the role suitable for**:
If you are/have:

- Experience in a similar role or are a DIY enthusiast
- Managed projects from beginning to end and taken ownership of your work/contributions
- Willing to uphold the organisation’s values and comply with organisational policies
- Able to carry out tasks within agreed guidelines

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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