Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our Lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.This role will suit people who are experienced in and are comfortable using power tools. We are looking for Engineers (or Engineering students), trades people, or those with experience modifying equipment.**Details of the role:**The role of a Volunteer Workshop Assistant is to assist in the preparation and set up of wheelchairs and other equipment. Each of our clients have individual ergonomic requirements, you will be working closely with our workshop staff to modify and tailor mobility devices for our clients. **Benefits of Volunteering*** Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth* Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community* Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections* Develop confidence and build new skills* Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions**Dates & Times:**We are looking for volunteers who can commit to one day per week.Days: Monday - Friday Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm (4 hours) Location: Tuggerah **Tasks & Responsibilities:*** Friendly and personable* A team player with the ability to work well with others* Reliable and punctual* Demonstrated essential knowledge to effectively perform required tasks* Experience and expertise in using hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modification as required**Role requirements:***Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.*Please click ''Apply'' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Christopher O''Neill on [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Volunteer - Workshop Assistant