Who we are:

The Place at Platt Lane is a vibrant community resource centre in the heart of Fallowfield. The Place is a charity, managed by a committee made up of members of the community. With a focus on health and well-being and improving the lives of all those in the local community, The Place also hosts the local community library. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who would be interested in supporting us on a regular basis with some general maintenance tasks in and around the building.

What would you be doing as a volunteer?

Jobs could include: 

• Changing batteries in alarms and other devices. 
• Putting up shelves or notice boards. 
• Fixing door handles or doing a bit of painting/touching up. 
• General assembling of flat pack items, i.e. furniture or trolly’s etc. 
• General small repairs or odd jobs in and around the building. 

Benefits for you: 

The opportunity to take on a unique role helping to keep our community hub open, being well maintained and looking presentable to our visitors. This role will offer lots of variety and will suit someone who has some time on their hands and would like to give back to the community. 

• You will receive a full induction and will complete some mandatory training such as Manual Handling & Health & Safety.
• You will gain free access to our online academy with a library of CPD courses with the opportunity to undertake other training for your own professional development or personal interests. 
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team whilst gaining experience of working in an active community building.
• Reference for your CV after 3 months of satisfactory volunteering.
• Opportunities to get involved in other projects led by our community hub. 
• Travel expenses – Mileage covered 45p per mile up to 11 miles per shift or £5 day rider bus passes are provided for those using public transport. 

Please note: Having your own tools would be desirable, however we do have some basic tools and can purchase items for long term use with your input. You will be invited to attend an informal chat with our centre manager where hours and times can also be discussed and agreed.