Kathleen Chambers House is a care home for 39 service users, offering full care and support to older people with sight loss and additional disabilities.
As a Maintenance Support Volunteer you will be contributing to the upkeep of Kathleen Chambers House by helping with a variety of maintenance tasks such as painting and general repairs.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
What will I be doing?
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Assisting the maintenance team with odd jobs throughout the house and garden
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Repairing items such as garden furniture, fences and sheds
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Painting and decorating
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
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Basic maintenance skills
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Reliability, enthusiasm and patience
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Willingness to work as part of a team or independently where required
When will I be needed?
During office hours - days and hours to suit.
Where will I be volunteering?
RNIB Kathleen Chambers House, Burnham on Sea.
What will I gain from the role?
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Personal satisfaction from seeing the residents enjoy the house and garden
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Being part of a committed and professional tea
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Opportunity to develop your maintenance skills
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You will also have the opportunity to work in nice surroundings, gain a deeper knowledge of gardening and meet new people
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Support from volunteer co-ordinator and Facilities Assistant/maintenance team
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please complete and return the Application form (Word 79KB) to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk