Better at Home Volunteer: Minor Home Repair
Summary:
As a Volunteer Minor Home Repair Worker, you will be assisting seniors with tasks related to keeping them living independently in their own home. Tasks may include changing light bulbs, changing door locks, fixing a loose piece of carpet or any minor request that helps keep the Senior healthy and safe in their own home such as touching up paint, minor wall repairs, fixing minor leaks, fixing weather stripping, replacing toilet seats or seals, and adjustment or replacing of curtain rods, showerheads or grab bars.
-Have some level of home repair knowledge or the ability to take direction from the senior
-Assist seniors only with aspects of home repairs that they are not able to do for themselves
-Report any incidences and emergencies immediately
-Abide by a The Oath of Confidentiality Agreement related to senior information
-Take direction from the Program Coordinator or designate
-Respect and comply with Summit Family Services policies, procedures, codes of conduct and ethics
Other Helpful Information:
Minor Home Repair Volunteers will:
-Be responsible for their own transportation to and from the client’s home for deliver services
-Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy for vulnerable populations
-Pass a criminal record check
-Be in suitable physical condition to perform the minor home repair duties that you agree to
-Be sensitive towards seniors and people from diverse cultures
-Have good communication skills
-Provide three (non-family) references
Interested? Next Steps:
Learn more about the volunteer opportunity by meeting with our Better at Home coordinator in person or by phone. To schedule a meeting, please contact Thea Dahl at 250-581-4344
