Volunteer with our Minor Home Repair program, which serves younger homeowners with disabilities, low-income family homeowners, and older adult homeowners who are faced with the challenge of affording home repairs.
Summary:
You will contribute to various aspects of home repair in our client’s homes located in Seattle, Bellevue, and/or Shoreline.
Job Duties:
• Review job tasks with onsite Maintenance Technician
• Follow directions of the technician to complete tasks
• Adhere to construction safety requirements
• Clean-up work area at end of the job
• Complete assigned jobs to the best of the volunteer’s ability
• Tasks include but are not limited to: assisting with toilet removal and installation, using power tools, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, cleaning, and installing grab bars
Skills and Requirements:
• You must be 18 years or older
• Respect and Maintain confidentiality of clients
• Ability to follow clear instructions to complete tasks
• Willingness to learn various construction duties and work on all tasks
• Sensitivity to socio-economical and cultural diversity
Time Commitment:
We ask volunteers to commit to 2 shifts a month for 6 months minimum, although those wishing to learn the construction trade will benefit from a weekly volunteer routine.
Interested? Please contact our Office Manager, Carrie Ann Bays with questions at carriet@soundgenerations.org or apply at the button below.