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Published 7 days ago

Help Diagnose an Electrical Issue at a Local Nonprofit

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near AUSTIN, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    One-time volunteer opportunity (approximately 1–2 hours). We're flexible and happy to work around your schedule during regular business hours.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Veterans, Volunteering, Women
    Age Requirement:
    25+

    Description

    Help Diagnose an Electrical Issue at a Local Nonprofit

    The Samaritan Center, a local nonprofit organization, is seeking a licensed electrician or someone with experience in commercial electrical systems to help us assess a potential electrical issue in our building.

    We have two recessed ceiling lights that are no longer working, even after replacing the bulbs. We're hoping a volunteer with electrical experience can help us determine whether the issue is with the fixtures, wiring, ballast, switch, breaker, or another electrical component.

    We're looking for someone who can:

    • Inspect the affected light fixtures.
    • Diagnose the cause of the issue.
    • Recommend the most practical next steps.
    • Provide a no-cost estimate or advice for repairs, if possible.

    As a nonprofit, we operate with limited resources, so any donated time or expertise would make a meaningful difference. While we would certainly appreciate any additional assistance with repairs, our immediate need is someone who can diagnose the problem and help us understand what needs to be done.

    If you have experience with commercial electrical work and would be willing to volunteer your time, we'd love to hear from you.

    Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the individuals and families we serve.

    Location

    On-site

    Samaritan Center for Counseling

    8956 RESEARCH BLVD BLDG 2, AUSTIN, Texas, US
    Directions

    Our office shares a parking lot with the Store Here Self Storage building. We are located behind the storage facility. The entrance to our property is immediately before the railroad tracks. If you reach the tracks, you've gone just a little too far.

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    Instructions:

    Please send us a brief message describing your experience with electrical work, along with your general availability. If you are a licensed electrician or have experience working on commercial electrical systems, please let us know. We will follow up to coordinate a convenient time for you to visit our location, we have ladders available at our center for your use.

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