Volunteer: Facilities Support Volunteer

Facilities Support Volunteer

Department

Facilities & Operations — Executive & Facilities Manager

Volunteer Type

Community Volunteer — Trades / Maintenance Background Preferred

Estimated Hours

6–10 hours/week (flexible; task and project-based)

Commitment

Ongoing; minimum 3-month commitment requested

Reports To

Executive & Facilities Manager

Location

Franklin, NC — Community Health Hub (16,000 sq ft facility)

Why This Role Exists

The Vecinos Community Health Hub opened in May 2024 — a 16,000 square foot facility housing a clinic, lab, pharmacy, food bank, and administrative operations. It's a beautiful space and a genuine community asset. It's also a lot of building to keep up.

As a nonprofit operating entirely on grant funding, we don't have the luxury of an in-house maintenance crew. A volunteer with a trades or general handyperson background can make an enormous difference in how we maintain and present this space — catching small issues before they become big ones, handling minor repairs that would otherwise wait weeks for a vendor, and being a second set of eyes during facility walkthroughs.

What You Would Actually Be Doing

Routine Facility Support

• Assist with minor indoor repairs: light fixture replacements, hardware adjustments, door and cabinet issues
• Help with furniture assembly, reconfiguration, and moving tasks
• Perform regular walkthroughs to identify and document maintenance needs
• Assist with supply stocking and organization in utility and storage areas

Compliance & Safety Support

• Assist with OSHA and safety compliance walkthroughs and documentation
• Help prepare for facility inspections by checking signage, egress, and safety equipment
• Support ADA accessibility checks and report potential issues

Project Assistance

• Support larger facilities projects as directed (painting, installation, seasonal prep)
• Assist with vendor coordination — being on-site during service calls when needed
• Help maintain organized mechanical and utility spaces

What We're Looking For

• Background in a skilled trade, general contracting, property maintenance, or facilities management
• Comfortable working in an active, occupied healthcare environment — patients and staff are present
• Attentive to safety protocols and able to follow infection control guidelines
• Observant, organized, and good at communicating what they find
• Retired professionals especially welcome — your experience is exactly what we need
• Able to pass Vecinos' standard volunteer screening and background check

What's In It For You?

• Meaningful work in a community health facility that serves your neighbors

• Flexible schedule built around your availability
• Genuine partnership with leadership — your knowledge will be respected and used
• The satisfaction of keeping a mission-driven facility running well