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Furniture Repairer / Joiner

  • Tayside Re-Users
  • VO38435

Description

Tayside Re-Users need volunteers who can fix furniture. Furniture repairers play an important role in ensuring that many items which would otherwise be thrown away are recycled and sold in their shop. If you have a background in furniture repair or joinery, this role is perfect for you! Or come and learn some new skills in sanding, painting and varnishing.

Organisation aims and objectives

Tayside Re-Users is an environmental reuse and recycling Social Enterprise. Established in 1995 it diverts unwanted items from landfill for reuse and recycling, offers employment, volunteering and training opportunities to young people and others who struggle to secure work and provides low cost or no cost household items to people on fixed or low incomes.

Availability

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Afternoon
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15-25 hours per week

Frequency and commitment details

To be discussed.Weekdays

Restrictions

Experience required: Experienced Repairer/Joiner
Travel details: Tayside Re-Users, Unit 1 South Dudhope Mill, 75 Douglas Street, Dundee. North of Verdant Works and buses 7, 17, 28, 29, 51, 57 & 59 - stop just up the road on Lochee Road near Smellies Lane.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Daily/weekly travel expenses reimbursed. Lunch £4 per day.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 days ago

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