Volunteer Handyman / Carpenter – Help Us Create Safe, Private Spaces

Invisible Illnesses Inc. is a self-funded, lived-experience-led not-for-profit supporting people living with chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, trauma, and other invisible conditions. We provide counselling, assessments, peer support, life skills, advocacy, and community programs across Western Australia.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate volunteer handyman, carpenter, or tradie to help us complete the final stage of setting up our new hub.

At present, we are using bookcases and temporary partitions to create private spaces so we can begin supporting the community. We are now looking for someone who can help us enclose these areas and build simple internal office walls to ensure privacy, dignity, and a safe therapeutic environment.

This role will directly contribute to creating confidential counselling and assessment rooms for vulnerable community members.

🔧 Key responsibilities

• Constructing simple internal walls or partitions • Installing doors or privacy solutions • Basic carpentry and handyman work • Problem solving practical space solutions • Supporting a small, community-focused team

👤 Skills and experience

• Experience in carpentry, construction, or handyman work • Ability to work independently or as part of a team • Practical and solution-focused mindset • Compassionate and community-minded • Understanding of privacy and safety in support settings

Retired or semi-retired tradespeople are warmly encouraged to apply.

🙌 Benefits to volunteers

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community • Volunteer hours and references • Recognition and appreciation • A welcoming and inclusive team environment • Flexible scheduling • The chance to help create life-changing spaces

📅 Commitment

Flexible. We are grateful for any support, whether a few days, short-term project work, or ongoing advice.