About
The Purfleet Trust is a charity that supports people experiencing homelessness in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a decent, suitable and affordable home ...
Housing Maintenance Volunteer
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/The-Purfleet-Trust/opportunities/Housing-Maintenance-Volunteer/93082 to join
Summary
Do you know your way around a toolbox!? Could you be available for a few hours as and when needed?Detailed description
This is a flexible role, with no set times or days required, just a number to call when we need some help!
What will I be Doing?
Tasks will be varied depending on the need. Some examples are shown below but this is not an exhaustive list:
· Hanging curtain poles
· Fixing blinds
· Putting furniture together
· General household maintenance
What are the requirements of the role?
· A positive, friendly and professional approach. You will be interacting with lots of different people and representing The Purfleet Trust
· Willingness and enthusiasm to fix issues as they arise
· Confidence in general property maintenance
What are the benefits to this volunteering role?
· This is a varied role; you will meet many different people
· Helping to support our vital services at The Purfleet Trust
· Travel expenses (45p per mile) are paid
· Fully flexible role so you can tell us your availability
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout The Purfleet Trust
From our Health and Wellbeing Centre at Austin Fields, people experiencing homelessness can access wellbeing services, housing advice, skills workshops and more. The Centre is also home to our clinical practice with regular visits from a nurse and a Podiatrist, as well as a hairdresser for our clients to use.
We have supported living Training Houses across King's Lynn that manage to help our clients learn how to be a valued member of the community and maintain sustainable independent tenancies.
The Purfleet Pantry social supermarket on Southgates Roundabout is a shop offering affordable food, essentials and furniture to the wider public in South Lynn and beyond to help tackle the Cost of Living Crisis in our area. This also acts as a signposting service for our other services such as housing support and benefits advice.