Case Officer

11th September 2024

We have over 65 local branches, across the UK which help people with a disability to live more independently. Our skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

As a Volunteer Case Officer for the Newcastle branch, you will use your administrative skills to support a valuable local branch whose volunteers design and make pieces of equipment for individuals. You will be looking after our database and dealing with enquiries from clients and professionals.

WHAT THIS ROLE INVOLVES:

We are looking for a conscientious person with practical experience working in an administrative environment, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Attention to detail is key to this role. Experience in using databases would be an advantage (but not essential) as you will be expected to use our central management system.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS ROLE:

A good level of computer skills is essential for this role, and you will need to be able to work independently from home with the support of others. Any out-of-pocket expenses are paid.

You will need to attend regular local group meetings.

TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO:

• Complete your induction checklist
• Complete online and virtual training- as directed by central staff
• Undertake a DBS check

Additional information about our Volunteering programme:
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. To undertake this specific role, you do not need to be an engineer/skilled craftsperson.

Treasurer

11th September 2024

We have over 65 local branches, across the UK which help people with a disability live more independently. Our skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

As the volunteer Treasurer for the newly-formed Newcastle branch, you’ll make sure your branch gets the most for its money. You’ll maintain income and expenditure records to document and report on branch finances. You’ll manage their accounts and make financial information easy to understand.

This role will involve a workload totalling an average of 1 day per month, primarily working from home.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:

The duties associated to this role may vary but are likely to include:

• Book-keeping duties together with Year end reports to REMAP UK

• Financial duties and responsibilities to comply with all legislation and REMAP policies & procedures

• Processing Gift Aid to maximise income

• Supporting the branch’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering to clients in line with our principles of quality service so that they are safe.

• Additional admin and fund raising tasks are available for a willing volunteer.  

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.

You do not need to be a professional accountant, but do need to be interested in and enthused by the aims and functions of the local REMAP Group of 10-20 volunteer engineers making bespoke items for the disabled.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS ROLE:

Essential
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email.
• Familiar with bookkeeping, budgeting, and planning income and expenditure.
• Familiarity with relevant financial software.
• Able to keep people’s personal data safe.

Desirable
• Committed to our values.
• Able to explain financial information to other group members in ways that are easily understood.
• Stay up to date with external and internal policies and procedures.
• Willing to develop skills and experience.

Chair – Newcastle

11th September 2024

We have over 65 local branches, across the UK which help people with a disability to live more independently. Our skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

As our local Chairperson for the newly-formed Newcastle branch, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local branch works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct, and support other branch volunteers to make sure your branch’s activities meet the needs of your local disabled community. You’ll bring your leadership, management, communication, organisation, and
motivation skills to this role.

Most importantly, you’ll help disabled people to live more independent lives.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:

This role may vary depending on local needs but is likely to include:
• Coordinating the activities of our local branch to undertake and meet the needs of referrals in your area.
• Coordinating and chairing the branch meetings.
• Leading the branch’s shared responsibility for planning and completing referrals.
• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of new local branch volunteers.
• Approving income and expenditure with the other branch bank account signatories and ensuring with the Treasurer that our financial requirements and policies relating to branches are followed.
• Ensuring the branch’s activities comply with policies to keep people safe.
• Regularly communicate and act as a key contact between staff and volunteers.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS ROLE:

Essential
• Confident in leading and chairing a meeting.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email.
• Willingness to attend local events to promote the charity’s work.
• Ability to understand and follow external and internal policies and procedures.

Desirable
• Self-aware of own management style and ability to lead a team, taking a supporting and coaching approach with other volunteers.
• Able to communicate to different audiences, including decision-makers and volunteers.
• Able to delegate and motivate the activities of others.
• Enthusiastic about raising awareness of the charity’s work in the local area.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience.

TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO:

• Complete your induction checklist
• Complete online and virtual training- as directed by central staff
• Undertake a DBS/PVG check

Additional information about our Volunteering programme:
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for
helping to improve the lives of others. To undertake this specific role, you do not need to be
an engineer/skilled craftsperson.

Engineer / Maker

11th September 2024

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.