The Repair Shed

Description

The Repair Shed is an environmental and social enterprise, run by Community Action Dacorum, based at Hemel Food Garden. It is managed by the Sunnyside Rural Trust and aims to provide a supportive environment in which older men (age 50+) who are practically minded, can meet and create things from discarded wooden items.

Activity description:

The Shed is equipped with donated hand and power tools and other equipment for making, repairing and repurposing discarded wooden pallets and other items. Volunteers can make their own designs to sell at public events and in the shop, or they can take commissions from members of the public to make or repair items. Volunteers can be involved in making a wide variety of products such as wooden planters, trugs, coat hooks and other decorative items.

Logistic conditions:

Accomodation will be located by the local coordinator throug ABODEBED Serviced Apartments & Luxury Flats to Rent in Hemel Hempstead. One bedroom apartments have a onesize bed, bathroom with bath and shower, fully equipped kitchen with integrated appliances (fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, oven/hob and microwave), spacious lounge/diner with TV/DVD/Sky+ and double sofabed. Complimentary onsite parking with lift access from all car parking levels. All apartments include 'usual' amenities such as hairdryers and irons. The Repair Shed is located within walking distance of the centre of Hemel Hempstead. Volunteers are advised to wear clothing that does not get in the way of the safe operation of drills and other equipment and sturdy shoes.

Profile requested:

This particularly suits men over the age of 50, however women are also welcome. It would appeal to anyone who is practical, creative and good with their hands. It would also appeal to people who enjoy meeting others over a shared interest.

Economic Conditions:

1.400 €
The cost indicated is including: pre-departure preparation in your country, accommodation in a individual room (all included), insurance, organisation of the hosting placement and local support. Board, International travel costs and local transports are not included and the volunteer is directly responsible for them.

2.350 €
The cost indicated is including: pre-departure preparation in your country, accommodation in a individual room (all included), insurance, organisation of the hosting placement and local support. Board, International travel costs and local transports are not included and the volunteer is directly responsible for them.

3.500 €
The cost indicated is including: pre-departure preparation in your country, accommodation in a individual room (all included), insurance, organisation of the hosting placement and local support. Board, International travel costs and local transports are not included and the volunteer is directly responsible for them.