DIY/Handyman Volunteer
Hosted by: Groundwork Five Counties
Opportunity Description: Project
The Cheapside Community Hub aims to bring residents together through interactive sessions focused on sustainability, health, and community connection. Each event will have morning and afternoon sessions, limited to 20 participants, ensuring meaningful interactions. Activities will include social cooking, sustainable gardening, DIY workshops, and nature-based adventures, offering hands-on learning and community building. With the help of volunteers, these events will raise engagement, promote new skills, and strengthen community bonds.
Summary
As a DIY/Handyman Volunteer, you will assist in leading workshops focused on woodworking, repairs, and the construction of community items such as bird boxes, garden furniture, and other practical projects. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and want to share their skills with others.
Key Responsibilities
• Help lead hands-on workshops teaching basic woodworking and repair skills.
• Assist in constructing community items like bird boxes, benches, etc
• Provide guidance and support to participants during workshops, ensuring safety and skill development.
• Promote sustainable practices by using reclaimed materials when possible.
Benefits
• Develop and share practical skills in a community setting.
• Contribute to creating useful, sustainable items for communal use.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive volunteer team.
The Cheapside Community Hub aims to bring residents together through interactive sessions focused on sustainability, health, and community connection. Each event will have morning and afternoon sessions, limited to 20 participants, ensuring meaningful interactions. Activities will include social cooking, sustainable gardening, DIY workshops, and nature-based adventures, offering hands-on learning and community building. With the help of volunteers, these events will raise engagement, promote new skills, and strengthen community bonds.
Summary
As a DIY/Handyman Volunteer, you will assist in leading workshops focused on woodworking, repairs, and the construction of community items such as bird boxes, garden furniture, and other practical projects. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and want to share their skills with others.
Key Responsibilities
• Help lead hands-on workshops teaching basic woodworking and repair skills.
• Assist in constructing community items like bird boxes, benches, etc
• Provide guidance and support to participants during workshops, ensuring safety and skill development.
• Promote sustainable practices by using reclaimed materials when possible.
Benefits
• Develop and share practical skills in a community setting.
• Contribute to creating useful, sustainable items for communal use.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive volunteer team.
Type of Activity: DIY/Odd Jobs, Gardening, Outdoors, Teaching & Training
Areas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Conservation/environment
Skills: Creative, Practical, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: Skills and Qualities
• Experience with DIY, woodworking, or repairs.
• Ability to teach and guide others with patience and clarity.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of tool safety and maintenance.
Availability
Flexible, with a preference for volunteers who can assist regularly with workshops
• Experience with DIY, woodworking, or repairs.
• Ability to teach and guide others with patience and clarity.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of tool safety and maintenance.
Availability
Flexible, with a preference for volunteers who can assist regularly with workshops
Requirements:
Suitable for: Event, Outdoor
Practical considerations: Tools provided
Site plots are uneven
Site plots are uneven
Recruitment method: Informal Discussion
Disabled Access details: There are even concrete paths/roads about the site, but the plots themselves are very uneven currently.
Expenses details: Yes
Any Age/Gender restrictions: 18+
Induction Arrangments: Yes
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: Yes