Handyperson - South Lanarkshire

  • VO88579


Description

LEAP’s Hands on Project (HOP) provides befriending and an invaluable handyperson service to isolated members of the community who are frail, elderly, disabled or have mobility problems. The handyperson service provides practical assistance with minor tasks around the home such as changing smoke detector batteries, changing light bulbs or curtains or fitting new curtain or towel rails and many other tasks that can help people live safely in their homes. Our team of volunteers carry out work they can safely do, but will not take on work that requires a professional, e.g. electrical or plumbing work

Organisation aims and objectives
LEAP enhances the lives of older people in our community. For the past 30 years, its befriending and handyperson services, classes and activities have provided support to help tackle the loneliness and isolation often felt by older people.
LEAP also has R:evolve Recycle shops and haberdasheries that give clothes a second life, and upcycles materials to save them going straight to landfill
Almost all of LEAP’s frontline activities are delivered by volunteers who are vetted and trained to deliver the charity’s services.

Organisation aims and objectives

LEAP has provided befriending services to people aged 50 and over – often the most vulnerable people in our community. The aim of these services is to provide support and companionship to older people who may be isolated or lonely. Volunteers from the local community are recruited and trained to carry out the tasks requested above and are supported by a Volunteer Development Officer.

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Restrictions

No Gender Restriction, PVG Disclosure Check & References are required.
Experience required: No Expertise, Hard Working,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,Trustworthy,
Travel details: The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Blantyre,Bothwell,Cambuslang,East Kilbride,Halfway,Hamilton,Rutherglen,Stonehouse,Strathaven,Uddingston
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: volunteers can claim travel expenses of 40 pence per mile or public transport costs
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer