Designer and maker of custom equipment for disabled people

Designer and maker of custom equipment for disabled people

Organisation role · Flexible hours
King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
People with disabilities
3 Good health and well-being10 Reduced inequalities
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REMAP Norfolk
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Summary

Calling all engineers, designers, problem solvers and craftsman - REMAP are looking for people to design and make bespoke equipment for disabled people.

Detailed description

Opportunity description

Calling all engineers, designers, problem solvers and craftsman - REMAP are looking for people to design and make custom equipment for disabled people when nothing can be found commercially that suits their needs.

One of the most rewarding volunteer roles for people who love to use their creative skills. You will be working directly with our clients to understand the specific issue they are facing; you will design and make a bespoke piece of equipment for them; then experience first-hand the positive change it makes to their life.

We utilise many skills: woodwork, metal work, electronics, 3D printing, working with textiles, and so on.

You will be joining a small friendly team, who work together to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Skills and qualifications

Essential

-      At least one practical skill useful for designing and making equipment.

-      Able to listen well, to understand someone’s needs.

-      Have access to a secure pc and able to use its basic functionality.

-      Willing to undertake a DBS (Criminal Record Check) – REMAP covers cost.

-      Able to follow REMAP policies and procedures.

-      Able to understand and apply our risk management procedure.

-      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.

What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

You will primarily work from the location of your choice, but will be expected to visit and clients in and around the West Norfolk area
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About REMAP Norfolk

REMAP is a national charity who specialise in creating personalised equipment for individuals experiencing disability to help increase their quality of life.
Each item we produce is tailor-made to the individual’s needs, aiming to empower them to accomplish tasks that would otherwise be difficult or even unattainable.
We provide this service only when nothing is available through mainstream sources and cannot be purchased. The equipment we make is offered free of charge.
The REMAP charity has been running for 60 years and has over 65 local branches across the UK. Our local branches regularly seek volunteers with ingenuity and a talent for making things, people to help with promotion and fundraising, people with project management and leadership skills, and those with practical knowledge of the health sector, such as occupational therapists and physiotherapists.