Maintenance Volunteers - Banbury
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Role
As a Maintenance Volunteer, you will help maintain and improve the homes and environments of people with autism, sight loss, and learning disabilities. Your support will help create safe, comfortable, and welcoming spaces where people can thrive.
This role involves practical tasks such as painting, decorating, gardening, and general DIY. Please note that electrical, plumbing, and gas work are not included in this volunteer role.
The Difference You Will Make
By volunteering, you will help to:
- Improve the appearance and comfort of people's homes.
- Create safe and welcoming environments.
- Support people to feel proud of where they live.
- Enhance the wellbeing of the people we support.
What You Will Do
- Assist with painting and decorating projects.
- Carry out basic DIY tasks and minor repairs.
- Help with gardening and outdoor maintenance.
- Support with assembling furniture and equipment.
- Follow health and safety guidance at all times.
- Report any maintenance concerns to SeeAbility staff.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Practical and reliable.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Happy to work as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic about making a difference.
- Committed to inclusion and equality.
Previous DIY or maintenance experience is essential.
Requirements
- Aged 18 or over.
- Complete volunteer induction and training.
- Provide references.
- Complete a DBS check if required.
- Follow SeeAbility policies and health and safety procedures.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. In 2024 we celebrated 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.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
