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Volunteering Matters
- VO75140
Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering charity. We are looking for volunteers to join our Handyperson project which runs across Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire.
Our team of volunteers help older people, or people with disabilities, with small and minor maintenance tasks in their own homes. The types of tasks that volunteers complete normally take 1 hour or less. Examples include putting up shelves, building small bits of flatpack furniture, changing lightbulbs, rewiring plugs, replacing smoke alarm batteries, and hanging mirrors, curtains, or blinds.
It can be challenging to find a tradesperson willing to do such minor tasks. It can also be difficult or even dangerous for some people to do these tasks by themselves – particularly if they are older, frail, or have a disability. So the support that our volunteers provide is invaluable.
Volunteering hours are completely flexible, and we will work around the volunteer and what spare time they have. You can volunteer as little, or as much as you like. Full training, support, and travel costs are provided.
Volunteers are normally aged 50+ however this is not essential.
Experience required
Ability to carry out simple household tasks which do not require a tradesperson
A confident and positive person, with a caring attitude
Able to use a mobile phone
Flexibility
Travel details
The project operates across Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire.
Travel expenses
Mileage/travel and out of pocket expenses paid.
Support
Training details
We offer shadowing for new volunteers, regular support and group get-togethers
Taster
Taster session can be arranged
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
Availability
Frequency & commitment
Flexible volunteering hours available
Volunteers (aged 21-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Handyperson with Volunteering Matters
John Brown, Volunteering Matters
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