Carpenter and general handyman

Spark-A-Change Foundation; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming team at a serene retreat center where your skills can make a difference. This role involves a variety of handyman tasks and gardening, ensuring that visitors can enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The work is creative and fulfilling, providing a chance to contribute to a peaceful haven for all. If you are passionate about hands-on work and enjoy being part of a community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to help maintain a sanctuary that offers tranquility and joy to many.

Qualifications

• Experience with general handyman tasks and gardening.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform handyman tasks to maintain the buildings and gardens.
• Assist in refurbishing and maintaining the Retreat Centre.

Skills

Handyman Skills

Gardening

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

General Hand Tools

Gardening Tools

Job description

Laurel Gdns, Queen Camel, Yeovil, BA22 7NU, United Kingdom

Summary

We have summerhouses, gates, and general handyman tasks that urgently need doing to ensure our guests and visitors can enjoy the buildings and gardens.

Detailed description

Come and join our friendly team of volunteers caring for the house and grounds for visitors to enjoy. We open the gardens for peaceful enjoyment to local groups and individuals, as well as residential visitors seeking a break. We have a fully stocked workshop and welcome the use of tools to refurbish and maintain the Retreat Centre. The work is varied and creative.

Getting there

We are 6 miles from Yeovil on the A359 and just a mile from the Sparkford roundabout on the A303. We are tucked away at the end of Laurel Lane, Queen Camel BA22 7NU.

About the Retreat

Our Retreat provides a haven for replenishment — a sanctuary from busy lives. It is open to people of all faiths and those without any faith, offering opportunities for peace, fulfillment, and joy both within and without. We teach Meditation, Mindfulness, Bones for Life, Yoga, Well-Being, and offer Counselling/Coaching and Natural Energy Therapy for people and animals. We also provide training in these subjects. For more opportunities, see Open Pathway Retreat Centre.