Volunteer Shed Head
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable
A Shed Head is a competent person who must be present whenever the Shed is open and jobs are being undertaken, acting as a ‘champion’ for the Shed and promoting and upholding its objectives. They welcome and provide help, support and guidance to shed members - ‘shedders’.
• Oversee Shed day-to-day shed activities, dealing at the time with any problems arising. • Discuss and agree with the members the projects that are to be undertaken, giving due consideration to the resources required, including finance, materials, equipment, manpower and skills. • Act as a ‘champion’ for the Shed, promoting and upholding its objectives. • Welcome and provide help, support, and guidance to members. • Ensure that members always abide by the Shed Terms and Conditions and the Workshop Rules. • Provide instruction, training and support on the safe use of tools and equipment. • Maintain an Equipment Competency Record for each Member. • Ensure the Shed provides a clean and safe working environment. • Ensure that members use personal protection equipment whenever appropriate. • Record the details of any accident or injury to a member or guest. • Authorise requests by members who wish to bring guests into the Shed. • Ensure that the Shed is fully secured at the end of each day’s activities, with all lights and equipment turned off. • Ensure that members details are stored securely and remain confidential. • Approve the joining of and induction of new members. • Promptly raise any significant issues which may affect the smooth running of the Shed with the Age UK Herne Bay and Whitstable line manager. • Undertake any training necessary to carry out the role. • Take part in regular steering group meetings with the Shed Head team and Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable.
Art & Design,Practical Work & DIY
Leadership, Outdoor Work, Building & Maintenance, Creative & Design
N/A
To make a difference • To have fun • Help to get involved with the local community • To learn new ideas from others • New skills & valuable work experience • Making new friends • Better physical & mental health and wellbeing • Giving something back • Improving your confidence • Sense of connection to others in the community • Improve how things work for the better • Show your commitment.
As little as 1 hour a week, whatever you can spare.
CT6 6LE
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable Bradbury Wellbeing Centre 16, Reculver Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6LE
From the top of Mickleburgh Hill turn left into Beltinge. Age UK HBW can be found on the first right.
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