Handy Person - Stalybridge Town Team

Greater Manchester's Town of Art & Culture for 2022 - Stalybridge Town Team were formed ten years ago as a result of a TV series which campaigned to breathe new life into the nation's town centres We are a group of volunteers which include local business people, councillors, faith group representatives and local residents. Since its inception, the Stalybridge Town Team has supported numerous town centre projects and initiatives and continues to hold monthly litter-picking and gardening sessions
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

Helping to organise monthly litterpicks in the town centre
Refurbishing the public benches in Armentieres Square
Landscaping the embankment next to the canal adjacent to Tesco
Improving the look of the substation in Armentieres Square
Introducing a secure moorings facility on the Huddersfield canal
Helping to arrange our annual music festival : Bridge Fest 24
Helping being part of the Christmas light switch on for 2024

Training:

n/a

Skill and Qualifications Required:

any handyman / admin skills

Areas of Interest: Community, Conservation, Heritage, Public events, Wildlife
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Event, Groups, Long term commitment, Micro, Older people, Outdoor, People seeking work, People with a visual impairment, Short term commitment, University students, With friends, Other, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, DIY/odd jobs, Gardening, Lending a helping hand, Outdoors
Skills gained in this role: Creativity, Organising, Outdoor work, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No

About the host organisation

Hosted by: Stalybridge Town Team
Organisation Profile: We aim to promote and support the social, economic, cultural and environmental regeneration of Stalybridge We believe that supporting events and activities for the benefit of local people will help enhance a sense of pride in our town and enable us achieve our objectives