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37 people are interested
Volunteer needed to provide critical office and administrative support for Texas Ramp Project
ORGANIZATION: TEXAS RAMP PROJECT
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37 people are interested
The Texas Ramp Project needs a volunteer to assist with core business processes to support the building of ramps in the State of Texas. You will assist the Director of Administration with processes such as:
- Email and letter thank you responses to Donors (individuals and companies) via PC/Word processing
- Data entry
- Other back office assistance for the Director of Administration
Your talent and commitment are much needed to help ensure we continue to provide wheelchair ramps to those in the most need (at no cost to the recipient) across all of Texas.
This is a virtual and/or volunteer from home opportunity. We prefer volunteers in the North Texas, Dallas-Ft Worth Area, but other parts of the State of Texas would be acceptable as well.
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About TEXAS RAMP PROJECT
Location:
PO BOX 832065, RICHARDSON, TX 75083, US
Mission Statement
The Texas Ramp Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum. Ramps are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age or gender. Vision Statement: Our vision is that no Texas resident shall lack safe access because of financial limitations.
Description
Have you ever changed a person’s life in a single day? The Texas Ramp Project does it hundreds of times a year! We build wheelchair ramps for disabled or elderly people who can’t afford to buy one. In a few hours on a Saturday morning, we give these folks the freedom to leave their home again-the home where they want to remain but whose steps have imprisoned them.
Many of Texas Ramp Project's (TRP) clients have been housebound for months or years, or have been negotiating either steep steps or dilapidated or unsafe ramps, which puts them in harm’s way whenever they leave home. With a free ramp from TRP, these people gain independence, improved quality of life, and safe exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. In addition, their families and caregivers attain welcome relief. Many of the caregivers are elderly spouses and risk a fall
whenever they assist their patient on steps. We have also found that most older adults prefer to age in place in their own home, surrounded
by friends and family. But if their home is not accessible, they may end up in a nursing facility. A $1,000 ramp built by the Texas Ramp Project can save taxpayers up to $100,000 per year for an uninsured client to be housed in a nursing home.
TRP ramps follow ADA guidelines of 1 foot of slope for every inch of elevation. The ramps are
built of pressure-treated lumber and are 48 inches wide, with a 3-1/2-inch kick board and
handrails to prevent tipping. The finished product is safe, strong and durable.
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
N/ARichardson, TX 75083
(32.95842 ,-96.7317 )
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2025
SKILLS
- Executive Admin
- Administrative Support
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 19
- Part time, will assist with flexible schedules