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Engineer / Maker

We have over 65 local branches across the UK, helping people with disabilities to live more independent lives. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.


Our Engineer/Maker Volunteers are the essence of our local branch activities. They use their practical skills and ingenuity to help people with disabilities live fuller and more independent lives.

What the role involves

This role may vary depending on local needs, but is likely to include the following:
• Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs.
• Using your practical skills working with one or more of: Metal, wood, plastic, or electronics.
• Attending a monthly meeting of the local branch.

We can support you in developing the skills you need for this role, including induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

What you need for this role


Essential

• Practical experience in working with one of the above materials.
• Able to listen well, to understand someone’s needs.
• Able to follow REMAP policies and procedures.
• Able to understand and apply our risk management system.
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices.
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe.


Desirable

• Access to your own tools and workshop. (or can access these)
• Able to drive or have good transport links.
• Committed to our values.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Willing to develop skills and experience.

  • Opportunity Type: Engineering, Technology
  • Branch: Hertforshire South
  • Requirements: DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)
  • Address: Hertfordshire, UK

Apply for this role

Step 1 of 8 - Your Details

Address

Step 2 of 8 - About you



Step 3 of 8 - Emergency Contact

In an emergency, who would you like to contact?

Step 4 of 8 - The Role




Step 5 of 8 - Skills




Step 6 of 8 - Reasons for Volunteering



Step 7 of 8 - Your Health



Step 8 of 8 - Keep in touch and Confirmation

We would love to keep in touch

We only contact people who have given us their specific permission to do so. We would like to keep in touch with you to keep you updated on our latest news, stories, fundraising and to ask for your feedback on our services.

Please tick the boxes to tell us what ways you would like to hear from us.

You can change your mind at any time by contacting us on 01732 760209 or data@remap.org.uk
Your details are safe with us. See link to Privacy Policy below this form.

Data Protection

Remap values your support and we promise to respect your privacy. Your information will be held confidentially and in accordance with data protection law. We will use this data to process your application and to start your volunteer record if you go on to join us. We will not pass on your data to a third party without your consent.

Declaration

I confirm that the information given on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate. I am willing to uphold Remap’s values and behaviours.

I understand that my role with Remap may involve issues and situations of a sensitive nature and I agree to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Further information


We only contact people who have given us their specific permission to do so. We would like to keep in touch with you to keep you updated on our latest news, stories, fundraising and to ask for your feedback on our services.

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