Retail Maintenance Volunteer

Retail Maintenance Volunteer

Long term role · 3–4 hrs/Week
Bainbridge House, 2 Northbridge Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 1EH, UK
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Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
#82829
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Summary

We are looking for volunteers to support our maintenance team to help keep our warehouse in Berkhamsted and our 33 shops in top condition.

Detailed description

Purpose of this role

 Our R&T maintenance team work across our headquarters in Berkhamsted and our 33 shops to make sure our shops are in top condition. The team may be involved in refurbishments and refits of the shops or help to pick up smaller maintenance tasks.

 

Main tasks

You will be helping with refits and maintenance tasks in shops such as:

·        changing a ceiling tile

·        fixing a leaky sink

·        building flat pack furniture

·        fixing a cupboard to a wall

·        hanging a noticeboard/shelf etc

·        erecting shop fixtures and fittings

·        painting and decorating

·        basic DIY and carpentry

 

What are we looking for?

·        someone who is experienced and competent with DIY – professional experience is a bonus

·        someone who is reliable, practical, and adaptable

·        experience of driving a transit van or similar would be useful but not essential

·        full driving licence

 

Training and support

·        you will be line managed by our Maintenance Lead who will provide ongoing support

·        there will be some mandatory training that you will need to complete at the start of your volunteering with us and then periodically afterwards as refresher training

·        your line manager will organise training specific to your role

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

We are a charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.  ​​
Our support begins as soon as it is needed – whether that is at the point of diagnosis, or when a symptom or support need arises. Our patients are supported to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them. ​ ​
We are also here for those around our patients, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.   ​​
Our care is provided at no cost to our patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations we receive from our local community.   ​