Technical Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Tetra Society of North America - Winnipeg Chapter |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB R3C 2E6 |
| Website: | https://tetrasociety.org |
| Organizational Description: | At Tetra, our focus is to find solutions to overcome environmental barriers faced by people with disabilities. While these environmental barriers are still a part of the journey, we believe Tetra solutions help foster greater independence, quality of life, and inclusion. Clients range in age, medical conditions and needs and the breadth of gadgets span from the workplace, at-home modifications, to sport and leisure as well. Tetra recruits volunteers who work with clients to design and build assistive devices that are custom-made for the individual - these are devices that are often not available commercially or cost-prohibitive. Clients range in age, medical conditions and needs and the breadth of gadgets span from the workplace, at-home modifications, and for sport and leisure as well. As a non-profit organization, Tetra raises funds to deliver this program, including covering the costs of volunteer travel and materials for devices up to $500 per project. Ultimately, we envision a world where people with physical disabilities feel empowered and inspired to reimagine what's possible. This is achieved by doing things - accessing opportunities. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 3559 |
| Description of Duties: | The Tetra Society of North America is a registered non-profit that is fuelled by our volunteers that make customized assistive devices to change the life of people with disabilities. We believe great stories should be celebrated, encouraged and share as we inspire others through the work that Tetra does. Whether you are a retired engineer or an engineer-in-training; an occupational therapist, a budding architectural designer; or a seasoned carpenter, there is room for you on our team. Come to a chapter meeting and hear about new requests for assistance or learn about projects that have been completed. Meet other volunteers and either lead a new project or offer to help out with an existing one. Please submit volunteer registration form as Technical Volunteer on the link below. https://rq.nativeforms.app/m0/1YiYaMRLM |
| Skills Required: | Any of the following: engineering, design, occupational therapy, carpentry, welding |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Build connections in the community; gain experience building devices that solve environmental problems for those with disabilities |
| Age: | 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation mileage costs associated with projects |
| How to Apply: |
Online: rq.nativeforms.app/m0/1YiYaMRLM |
| Closing Date: | Nov 1, 2023 |
