Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you like to design or build custom projects? And, most importantly, are you interested in using teamwork and collaboration to help people in our community?
We are looking for volunteers interested in helping design and build customized devices and/or equipment for members of the community. Here are some examples of projects completed across Canada: https://tetrasociety.org/success-stories/
Here is the process:
A person with physical disability (or their health professional, family member or care worker) contacts us requesting an assistive device to help overcome a particular mobility-related obstacle they are experiencing. Tetra connects a volunteer to work with a client one-on-one to discuss the challenge and identify possible solutions. From design to build the volunteer (sometimes in a team with other volunteers) and the client work together to find a customized solution.
Tetra raises funds to help ensure that volunteers are reimbursed for costs associated with materials (up to a maximum limit of $500) and travel associated with a client project. During your volunteer orientation we’ll walk you through the process of submitting receipts for reimbursement. All the projects created by our volunteers (built or mentored by a skilled professional) is covered by insurance from design to fabrication of assistive devices.
Does this sound like an opportunity for you? If so, please respond to this need or contact us at FrederictonNB@tetrasociety.org
