Engineer/Designer/Maker Volunteer – REMAP: Brighton and Sussex Panel

Who Are We?

REMAP is a national charity with 65 branches across the UK seeking to help disabled people to live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

The Role

Our Engineer/Maker volunteers are at the very heart of what we do. They use their practical skills and creativity to help people with disabilities live fuller and more independent lives.

What skills do I need?

This is a varied role where local needs shape what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:

• Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs
• Using your practical skills working with metal, wood, plastics and/or control/electronics
• Attending six-weekly meetings of the local branch.Practical experience in designing and making with materials

What you will need for this role:

• Access to tools, equipment and a workshop space to carry out the work
• Be comfortable working with people, listening to them and understanding their needs
• Ability to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices; including confidentiality and keeping clients’ personal details safe
• Ability to drive or have access to good transport links
• Willingness to follow REMAP policies and procedures and a commitment to our values.

Any prospective new volunteers are taken through a detailed recruitment process to ensure that they know and understand the demands and commitment required of the work. New members will be joining an active and experienced team and will be supported through an induction process