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Edendale
Volunteer Opportunities
Repair Cafe volunteer
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 - can include any of the following
- Setting up and packing down the Repair Cafe space
- Repair items according to skill set, for example sewing, glueing and woodwork.
- Prepare morning tea for volunteers
- Unloading and moving items to be repaired and other equipment from the carpark to the Repair Cafe space
- Administration tasks such as setting up and maintaining a booking system, managing finances and budgets
- Promoting the Repair Cafe, including recruiting volunteers, social media etc.
- Interacting with the public and sharing information about the Repair Cafe
- Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy workplace
REPORTS TO
Rostered Edendale Staff
TIME COMMITMENT
One Saturday morning a month
Occasional meetings as required
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Commitment, enthusiasm and responsibility
- Good communication
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to perform moderate physical tasks
- Able to follow safety instructions
- Ability to repair items successfully (volunteers will be matched to repair items based on their skill set)
- Willingness to work with members of the community
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
