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We are looking for a friendly volunteer handyperson. You will be helping us to provide a pleasant environment for people coming for counselling and other mental health and wellbeing support. As a handyperson, you’ll call in to our base in Stockport every 1-2 weeks to carry out small DIY and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis. Tasks will vary, but you could (for instance) be putting up a noticeboard, changing the fire alarm batteries, putting together flat-pack furniture, doing some light decorating, or putting shelves up. The time commitment is flexible.
Role
You will need to • have good basic DIY skills, • be friendly, • work safely and consider the safety of other people in the building, • be reliable and organised. We would particularly like to hear from people with experience of mental health challenges.When:
Flexible, Weekdays, Evenings
Where:
SK1
Other:
You will only be asked to do tasks that you feel comfortable with, and will be supported in the role. This is a great opportunity to make a real, tangible difference to the quality of the building, and the experience of our team, as well as the people who come to Beacon.
Closing date for applications:
30 June 2024
Who to contact:
Sandi Marshall
Organisation description:
Beacon is an award winning charity that has been dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community for 40 years. At Beacon we know that good mental health can be life changing. Whether you are a teacher in a primary school, a parent, a young person, an employer, or an individual dealing with distressing feelings, Beacon is here to help you on your journey towards positive mental health. We’ve been part of the Stockport community for 40 years, delivering a whole range of mental health and wellbeing services in schools, community hubs, online, and from our base in the heart of Stockport. We know you, and your community. And you, or someone you know, probably knows Beacon.
Organisation type:
Registered Charity
Company location:
50-52 Middle Hillgate Stockport , SK1 3DL
Stockport Volunteer Hub,
Merseyway Innovation Centre,
21 – 23 Merseyway,
SK1 1PN
Stockport Volunteer Hub is part of Sector 3 – registered charity no: 1135557 – registered company no: 6814531
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