The Human Potential Center
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2007 BERT AVE AUSTIN, TX 78704
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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AUSTIN, TX 78704
Wheelchair Shop Manager Job Description GoodwheelChairs provides low-cost wheelchairs, powerchairs and scooters at a very affordable price. It is obvious that affordable mobility is essential for those who aren't covered by insurance. However, even people with insurance often need GoodwheelChairs, because insurance companies often refuse to pay for: A scooter for use outside your home A replacement powerchair if your first one breaks A second powerchair so you can keep one powerchair at home and the other at work A transportable scooter that you can fold up in the back of your car and take to your son's soccer game In situations like these, GoodwheelChairs is an invaluable resource. We are proud to say that our equipment is often priced lower than the standard insurance or Medicare co-pay. What we are looking for: A kind, ethical and responsible person to manage our small charity operation. Ideally, we would like to find a retiree or other person with a little extra time who would love to connect our resources with those who would benefit the most. GoodwheelChairs is part of the Human Potential Center, a holistic psychology center with a campus here in Austin, Texas. Our goal is to build emotionally-healthy community where we can live as authentically and with as much integrity as possible. Since you will be a member and a representative of the center, we are looking for someone who not only tolerates but embodies these principles. Growth-minded and open-hearted humans make an ideal match for our center and for our cause. The Wheelchair Shop Manager is responsible for performing or overseeing the following. These tasks can expand or contract depending on your available time, but we anticipate that they will require a minimum of 6 hours per week. Sales Showing chairs to prospective buyers Answering emails and phone calls Networking with other organizations Pickup and delivery (for an additional fee) Repairs & Maintenance Installing batteries and doing minor repairs on new chairs Ensuring that current chairs remain charged Management Taking photos of new chairs Entering information about new chairs into the database Researching comparable prices on the internet Obtaining additional volunteers through VolunteerMatch and other sources as needed Outreach to other organizations as needed Compensation: Ideally, this is a volunteer position. As a charity, our aim is to serve. Finding someone who aligns with that would feel so wonderful and fortunate. However, our center has been left without a lead for this endeavor for longer than we would like, and we are also open to the possibility of commission-based compensation.
Date Posted: 2024-08-16
Flexible Schedule
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AUSTIN, TX 78704
Reliable pickup/delivery service needed. We need someone to pick up and/or deliver wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters for our nonprofit ( http://www.GoodwheelChairs.org) on a reliable basis. Our nonprofit is located in south-central Austin. We usually have one or two pickups per week in the Austin area. If you are only able to pick up wheelchairs occasionally, that's OK, but we do need you to do whatever you commit to. Generally there will be just one or two chairs per pickup, though sometimes there are more so it's helpful if you have access to a larger van sometimes. You need to be able to load the chairs at the pickup location and unload them when you arrive here so it's helpful if you have a built-in ramp, though we do have a portable ramp you can use. Many of the chairs have been sitting in garages for a long time so the batteries are often dead, and you need to be fit enough to push the chair up the ramp when necessary. We will call you when we need you to pick up a powerchair, and then you will need to contact the donor and arrange a pickup time that is acceptable to them,. We have found that pickup times can vary widely, so you'll need to have some flexibility in your schedule. Thank you for your interest!
Date Posted: 2024-08-16
Flexible Schedule
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AUSTIN, TX 78704
Our nonprofit, GoodwheelChairs.org, repairs and refurbishes donated wheelchairs and scooters to sell at a reduced, affordable price to those with little or no insurance. We're looking for someone who can repair the wheelchairs and powerchairs that are not in great shape when they are donated. This will mainly mean doing light repair work and installing batteries, though if you have the capability it could even include major overhauls. You'll be working out of our small shop and could essentially make your own hours. We can train so if you're interested but don't have experience don't pass us by. You'd be helping out those who are less mobile and providing a valued resource to Austin and our nonprofit.
Date Posted: 2024-08-16
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to spark the Creativity, Love and Playfulness of the Human Spirit through a variety of services that improve relationships, enhance creative thinking and promote physical wellness. We believe this is one of the best ways to produce a healthier, happier, and more peaceful world.
Description
Founded in Austin in 1986, The Human Potential Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. As an nonprofit, many of our events are free, so there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved.
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