Edendale

PURPOSE

Edendale is an environmental education centre for people of all ages which focuses on people Connecting to nature, community, place, culture; Lifelong environmental Learning; and Leading by example.

Edendale has health and safety procedures that all staff and volunteers are expected to adhere to. 

Repair Cafe Volunteers assist in the operations of the Edendale Repair Cafe. This can include conducting repairs on items brought in by the community, as well as various administration roles associated with the running and promotion of the Repair Cafe.

LOCATION

Edendale, 30 Gaston’s Rd, Eltham 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers may undertake any combination of the following duties depending on their skills, interests and the needs of the Repair Café:

• Set up and pack down the Repair Café workspace before and after each session.
• Repair items according to individual skills and experience, including tasks such as sewing, gluing, woodworking and other general repairs.
• Prepare and serve morning tea and refreshments for volunteers.
• Unload, transport and move items to be repaired, along with equipment and materials, between the car park and the Repair Café venue.
• Undertake administrative tasks, including maintaining booking systems, record keeping, financial administration and budget management.
• Assist with promoting the Repair Café through community engagement, social media and other marketing activities.
• Interact positively with members of the public, provide information about the Repair Café and support a welcoming community environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workspace in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

REPORTS TO

Rostered Edendale Staff

TIME COMMITMENT

One Saturday morning a month, occasional meetings as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Commitment, enthusiasm and responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and procedures.
• Ability to successfully repair items. Volunteers wishing to undertake repairs will be required to complete a skills assessment. High-risk repair tasks (such as electrical work) require the appropriate training, experience and accreditation (e.g. a current Electrician's Licence).
• Ability to recognise when an item is not repairable and confidently communicate this recommendation to members of the public.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with community members and provide positive customer service.

SUPPORT

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant Edendale staff. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program.

SECURITY CHECKS

• Two reference checks
• Working with Children Check