Volunteer maker with practical skills at REMAP

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Are you passionate about using your practical maker/ engineer skills to solve real problems? Do you want to help disabled people live more independently? Join REMAP's volunteer community, the UK’s leading charity to create custom-built equipment for disabled individuals.
As a volunteer Maker/ Engineer with practical skills, you will design and build custom equipment /adaptations using materials such as wood, metal, plastic, or electronics. Previous solutions/adaptations designed by REMAP volunteers have included: adapted handles, specialist supports, modified furniture, access aids and other one-off items designed around a person’s individual needs. You can find more inspiring solutions on REMAP's website on the Solutions section.

What induction, training and support is offered?

Any prospective new volunteers are taken through a detailed recruitment process to ensure that they know and understand the demands and commitment required of the work. New members will be joining an active and experienced team and will be supported through an induction process

What skills or qualities are needed?

What skills do I need?
This is a varied role where local needs shape what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:
• Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs
• Using your practical skills working with metal, wood, plastics and/or control/electronics
• Attending six-weekly meetings of the local branch. Practical experience in designing and making with materials
What you will need for this role:
• Access to tools, equipment and a workshop space to carry out the work
• Be comfortable working with people, listening to them and understanding their needs
• Ability to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices; including confidentiality and keeping clients’ personal details safe
• Ability to drive or have access to good transport links
• Willingness to follow REMAP policies and procedures and a commitment to our values.