About the organisation
REMAP is a national charity which helps around 3500 disabled people every year to achieve greater independence and a better quality of life.
Established in 1964, REMAP is the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people. Disability aids are not a one-size-fits-all solution, we step in where the market stops. To meet the unique needs of disabled individuals, our dedicated volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no cost to the individuals we help.
About REMAP Branches:
We have a community of over 65 REMAP branches across the UK all led by volunteers. Each volunteer dedicates their time and skills to supporting disabled people in their local area. Each REMAP local branch is a community of volunteers led by a branch Chair supported by volunteers in various roles such as vice chairs, fundraisers, publicists, secretaries, treasurers, etc. Tasks and roles are flexible.
About the role
What will you do:
· Coordinate local branch activity so referrals move forward safely and effectively.
· Chair or coordinate branch meetings and help volunteers work well together.
· Welcome and support volunteers, with help from REMAP staff where needed.
· Function as a key link between your branch and REMAP staff.
· Help the branch follow agreed policies and procedures, including safety, safeguarding and finance.
· Must follow REMAP policies and procedures and work in line with our values of client first, quality service and valuing our people
· Draw on practical or engineering experience where helpful, though this is not essential.
Our ideal candidate
What Skills & Qualities will you bring:
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Confidence bringing people together and helping meetings run well
• Confidence using email, online systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to encourage teamwork, delegate where needed,
Must be able to follow agreed policies and procedures.
What’s in it for you
The benefits of volunteering for REMAP:
· A sense of pride; your volunteer will help change disabled people’s lives for the better
· Meet new people in your local area.
· Be part of innovative solutions for disabled people
· Volunteering can improve health and wellbeing
· A chance to increase skills and gain experience
· Be part of REMAP community
· The chance to develop organisational and communication skills.
Apply for the role
Please provide a short cover note setting out your motivations for volunteering for the organisation, any relevant skills/experience and why you think you might be a suitable candidate.
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