We are looking for experienced woodwork volunteers to follow a design brief and create MDF and solid wood items such as chopping boards, cheese boards, storage shelves etc. to sell in our Homeware shop. Our on site Homeware Shop is a trading arm of St. Margaret's Centre, and takings from your finished products will help raise money to support our mental health charity.
With the use of tools and machinery, you will Plan and construct MDF and hardwood Homeware products to sell in our Homeware Shop. You will be given a brief/plan for each wooden item, where you will then construct items from scratch to create unique, handcrafted products. You will be under the supervision of our woodwork Instructor who will be on hand to support you and give any extra training necessary throughout the day. You will also work alongside our product design and brand development Volunteer who will help research and produce ideas for new on brand products for you to make.
- Basic to Intermediate Woodwork and joinery skills essential (Please bring certificates, if available but qualifications are not mandatory)
- Experience in woodwork machinery, such as band saw, chop saw, router etc. (further training will be given)
- Experience and good knowledge of handheld tools.
- Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills - able to communicate confidently with a range of people.
- Basic workshop/joinery safety training (Please bring certificates, if you have them but not manditory)
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment.
- Eagerness to learn and train further in all aspects of woodworking/joinery skills.
Applicants must be 18 or over as you will be working alongside and around vulnerable adults.
Our Woodwork shop is based on the ground floor of St. Margaret's mental health Centre at Crossgate in Durham City.
This Volunteer role is for TUESDAYS ONLY - 10am - 3.30pm.
- Intermediate woodwork and joinery training may be provided upon request
Bus fares/train fares will be reimbursed upon receival of your receipt.
Petrol/diesel will be reimbursed at 34p per mile up to a maximum of £10 a day
- Free training courses may be available upon request.
- Bus fares/train fares will be reimbursed upon receival of your receipt.
- Petrol/diesel will be reimbursed at 34p per mile up to a maximum of £10 a day
- Volunteer appreciation days.
St. Margaret's Centre is a registered charity as an activities and training hub for adults who need support with their mental wellbeing. The main aim of the Centre is to improve the health and wellbeing of the community, by providing a safe, therapeutic environment for people to regain their confidence, motivation and self-esteem while earning new skills and meeting new friends.
