General Repair Volunteer - Appleton Farms

Opportunity Overview:
The Appleton Farms Livestock team is looking for a volunteer to help with general repair projects around the barn. We have many projects for a handyperson volunteer to help with!
We will provide tools for volunteers to work with. The right fit for this volunteer role will be able to use tools, enjoy general repair work, and be able to work independently. We are hoping that a volunteer will be able to stay on and help with additional repairs that could use woodworking, plumbing, or electrical repair skills!
Reports to: Livestock Education Staff
Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• General repair work and projects
• Communicate with staff
• Comfortable working independently
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Log volunteer hours

• Must have tool experience
• Preferred experience with woodworking, plumbing, or electrical repair
• Strict observance to Trustees safety protocols.
• Must report service hours via the Trustees volunteer website
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
• Please note: This role may require a background check

Time Commitment:
Flexible schedule as long as Appleton Farms is open - dawn to dusk Monday-Saturdays at your own time and schedule.

For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team at [email protected]

To explore other volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/
 
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