Volunteer Handyperson

RSVP Forth Valley
VO102117

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages and supports people aged 50+ to volunteer in their local communities. Across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire we run 5 projects involving hundreds of volunteers. These include volunteering activities within local hospitals and primary schools, charitable knitting groups, a walking group for older people, and a community Handyperson Service.

We are currently looking for people who are interested in volunteering as a Handyperson, to help older people or people with disabilities in their own homes.

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. The project runs across Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire however you can volunteer in an area which suits you.

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 & positive person, with a caring attitude
Able to use a mobile phone
Flexibility

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