MINOR HOME REPAIR & CHORES VOLUNTEER

Volunteers will serve as a community resource to provide minor home repairs and chores to the older adult population.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must enjoy and respect older adults and be willing to work at building a positive relationship with the older adult.

• Must recognize and respect the high level of personal responsibility involved in a volunteer/older adult relationship.

• Must be patient, understanding and committed to volunteering with an older adult.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written.

• Experience with various tools and materials pertaining to home repairs.

• Ability to operate small household machinery and tools in a safe manner.

• Must be at least 18 years of age to operate machinery and climb ladders.

• Must be physically able to perform duties required of the task.

• Must pass specific background checks.

DUTIES:

• Conduct minor home repair and chores including but not limited to; cleaning rain gutters, changing light bulbs, washing windows and/or houses, shoveling snow, landscaping lawn and gardens, painting, raking leaves, cleaning out basements, attics & garages, trash removal and others as needed.

• Complete and submit all documentation for each client as required.

• Document interaction with clients.

• Comply with established policies and procedures of the Council for Older Adults.

TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Volunteer Orientation

TIME REQUIREMENT:Flexible hours, based upon need of the client and the availability of the volunteer.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Volunteers or Community Services Manager