Repair Cafe Fixer/ Helper - Dover Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre Transition Dover [DD]
Volunteers with ability to fix broken items - electrical, clothing, ceramics, woodwork, bikes. Also general volunteers to help set up and run the events.
Detailed Description
Dover Repair Café runs once a month in Biggin Hall, Dover. We need volunteers with fixing skills to mend broken items, saving them from ending up in the bin. Electrical skills are especially useful, as well as bicycle maintenance, woodwork/carpentry, sewing/clothes mending and ceramics repairs. We also need general volunteers to help with putting out tables and setting up the hall, greeting and making drinks for visitors, washing up and clearing away. No previous experience is necessary for this role and it could suit a young person as a Duke of Edinburgh voluntary activity.
Activities you will be doing
Community Work,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental,Events & Stewarding
What skills are required for this role
Teamwork, Cleaning & Tidying, Talking To Others, Building & Maintenance
Why these skills are required
Volunteers need to be competent at fixing items for members of the public. If this involves electrical fixing, they need to be able to verify their expertise - from a job/ qualification/referee. General volunteers need to have a willingness to get stuck in with various tasks, but no specific skills are needed.
What is in it for you
Become a part of a friendly, supportive volunteer team. Help the environment by reducing waste. Help people of Dover by bringing valued items back into use or saving them money or helping them cut down their waste.
Time Commitment
One evening a month, for 2-3 hours.
Postcode
CT16 1BD
Role Address
Biggin Hall, Dover, Kent, CT16 1BD
Directions
A short walk from Pencester Road bus stop, or about 5 minutes from Dover Priory Train station. Ther is a car park next to the hall, free in the evenings.
Number of volunteers required
10
Application Process
Application Form
ID Check
References
Informal Discussion (may include an interview)
Company Information
Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales
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