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Build Accessible Wheelchair Ramps in Battle Creek!

Milestone Senior Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Battle Creek, MI
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Dates are flexible (usually T, W, Th). On-site Ramp Builds usually run 4-8 hours, but time commitment is flexible. Pre-builds in Kalamazoo usually run 3ish hours.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Crime & Safety, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer Application, Background Checks (we will run), Govt Issued ID, basic knowledge of power tool safety. Carpentry skills are helpful but not required.

    Description

    Build Accessible Wheelchair Ramps in Battle Creek!

    Volunteers for this program will work on a team to build wheelchair ramps for seniors with mobility challenges.

    Volunteers can:

    • help assemble ramps on-site at various locations around Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties and/or...
    • help pre-build ramp parts at our Kalamazoo facility (Monday mornings).

    On-site ramp builds generally happen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. However, dates and locations of ramps are subject to change due to weather and other factors. Flexibility is appreciated.

    Sites will be supervised by experienced Senior Services staff. We offer gas reimbursement for more distant ramp sites.

    Volunteers should have some familiarity with and ability to safely use basic power tools and hand tools. More advanced carpentry knowledge is useful, but not required. Physical activities include standing for short or prolonged periods of time, carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and stooping. Limited accommodations can be made when necessary. Volunteers are encouraged to bring basic tools (drill, driver, hammer, tape measure, etc.) if they have them. Minimum age is 18.

    Ramp builds for group volunteer projects can be scheduled in advance.

    Volunteers for this program will work on a team to build wheelchair ramps for seniors with mobility challenges.

    Volunteers can:

    • help assemble ramps on-site at various locations around Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties and/or...
    • help pre-build ramp parts at our Kalamazoo facility (Monday mornings).

    On-site ramp builds generally happen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. However, dates and locations of ramps are subject to change due to weather and other factors. Flexibility is appreciated.

    Sites will be supervised by experienced Senior Services staff. We offer gas reimbursement for more distant ramp sites.

    Volunteers should have some familiarity with and ability to safely use basic power tools and hand tools. More advanced carpentry knowledge is useful, but not required. Physical activities include standing for short or prolonged periods of time, carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and stooping. Limited accommodations can be made when necessary…

    Location

    On-site
    Battle Creek, Michigan, US

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