Maintenance Volunteer

1 week ago

Tadley RG, United Kingdom SeeAbility Volunteers Full time £1,040 - £20,000 per year

Job Summary

As a maintenance (handyman) volunteer at SeeAbility - Surbiton, you will support the facility in maintaining a safe, functional, and pleasant environment for people we support and our teams.

This position requires a reliable, skilled, and proactive individual who can carry out general maintenance tasks and assist with small repairs around the property. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of the people we support and ensure that the home remains a comfortable and secure place for all.

Skills Required

  • Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to the building and facilities, including but not limited to: carpentry, painting, decorating and repairing
  • Assist with the installation of furniture, fixtures, or equipment, ensuring they meet safety standards.
  • Ensure that all tools and materials are properly maintained and stored safely.
  • Help identify potential maintenance issues before they become problems.
  • Report more complex repairs or safety concerns to the Facility Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Support the care home during renovation or redecoration projects.
  • Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to ensure the upkeep of the home.
  • Would not be asked to carry out and electrical or plumping works
  • Adhere to health and safety guidelines, ensuring all tasks are completed with care and in compliance with regulations

Benefits

Being a maintenance (handyman) volunteer provides a key service by helping to keep our homes in good condition.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

Who we are ?

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: From £1.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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