Designer and maker of custom equipment for the disabled

Volunteer Centre Harlow; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking volunteers to design and make custom equipment for individuals experiencing disability. You will work directly with clients to create bespoke solutions and enhance their quality of life. This role is ideal for those with practical skills and a passion for creativity. Volunteers have access to training and ongoing support within a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Ongoing support

Training provided

Insurance coverage for volunteers

Qualifications

• At least one practical skill that can be useful in designing and making items of equipment.
• Access to your own tools and workshop.
• A good problem solver, with the ability to listen well.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand their specific issues.
• Design and make bespoke pieces of equipment.
• Contribute to a friendly team environment.

Skills

Practical skill for equipment design

Access to tools and workshop

Good problem solver

Ability to understand needs

Willingness to undertake DBS check

Job description

Designer and maker of custom equipment for the disabled

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people experiencing disability?

We are REMAP, a national charity that designs and makes bespoke equipment for disabled people. We aim to enhance the quality of life for our clients and create a more inclusive and accessible society – one person at a time.

Calling all engineers, designers, problem solvers and craftsmen - REMAP are looking for people to design and make custom equipment for individual clients when nothing can be found commercially that suits their needs.

One of the most rewarding volunteer roles for people who love to use their creative skills.

You will be working directly with our clients to understand the specific issue they are facing; you will design and make a bespoke piece of equipment for them; then experience first‑hand the positive change it makes to their life.

We utilise many skills: woodwork, metal work, electronics, 3D printing, working with textiles, and so on.

You will be joining a small friendly team, who work individually and together to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Skills

• At least one practical skill that can be useful in designing and making items of equipment
• Access to your own tools and workshop (or can access these)
• Able to drive or have good transport links
• Have access to a secure PC and able to use its basic functionality
• Good problem solver, with the ability to listen well and understand someone’s needs
• Willing to undertake a DBS (Criminal Record Check) – REMAP covers cost
• Able to follow Remap policies and procedures
• Able to understand and apply our risk management procedure (with guidance)
• Able and committed to keeping people’s personal details safe
• Accessibility
  The meeting room is fully accessible
• Data Protection policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
  Not for practical skills, other things are covered in the induction period
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 04/09/2024

End Date: 04/09/2026

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Availability Details

We meet once a month on Monday evenings in Rochford – SS4. Volunteers will need to visit clients within the SS postcode area. There is no other specific time commitment. Volunteers organise their own time to fit with the other things going on in their life.

Location

This opportunity is available in: Rayleigh and Rochford

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