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<v ->Hi, I'm Mike,</v>

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and I'm excited to share about the best roles

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on a Joni and Friends Wheels for the World outreach,

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the role of Mechanic.

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<v ->And Assistant Mechanic.</v>

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<v ->Maybe I'm a bit biased,</v>

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but really what could be better

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than using mechanical know-how, proficiency with tools,

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and a knack for creative problem solving

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to customize or even create a mobility device

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that will truly change the life of a person who receives it?

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<v ->Sounds good, but what if I don't know how to work</v>

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on a wheelchair?

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<v ->Great question.</v>

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Joni and Friends will set you up to succeed in this work.

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We'll teach you everything you need to know

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about modifying a wheelchair.

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You just bring your mechanical inclination,

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experience using tools, including power tools,

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and heart to bring the love of Jesus to the people we serve.

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<v ->So what exactly happens during the outreach?</v>

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<v ->Well, as a Mechanic,</v>

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when you're on the ground at the outreach,

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what you'll do is adapt mobility equipment

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to meet the needs of the individual you're serving.

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This is where it's key to be able to assemble

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and disassemble equipment with speed and accuracy,

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while also providing guidance

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to your Mechanic Assistant or Assistants,

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and Support Volunteers.

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<v ->So like the Mechanic,</v>

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the ideal Mechanic Assistant has engineering

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or mechanical skills,

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but maybe hasn't done this work in the mission field before.

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And most of all, both the Mechanic Assistant

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and the Mechanic need to have a heart to serve.

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<v ->And I can tell you, I've seen recipients arrive</v>

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in the arms of a family member

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or even in a wheelbarrow,

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then leave sitting up tall and comfortable

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in their custom-fitted wheelchair.

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It's incredible knowing you've been the hands of Jesus

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to that person, giving them new hope and new possibilities,

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all with the dignity they deserve.

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<v ->So if you have mechanical skills</v>

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and want to make a difference

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for people living with disabilities,

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we'd love to have you on one of our teams.

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