Repair Cafe Fixers

What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a lamp whose switch won't work? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Or a computer that is glitchy? Toss it? No way! Bring it to the Repair Cafe, a free, community-powered event where volunteer Repair Coaches help community members bring their items back to life. Repair Cafes are more than just fix-it events; they’re vibrant community gatherings where knowledge is shared, landfill waste is reduced, and connections are made.

Friendly, handy people are needed to volunteer as Repair Fixers, also known as Repair Coaches. This is a great project for volunteers who enjoy tinkering, troubleshooting, or just chatting with people while working on a project. Repair Coaches don't have to be professionals; professionals are encouraged to use this opportunity to promote their businesses and services by bringing fliers.

Repair Coaches will:

• Help community members troubleshoot and repair household items
• Explain their repair process when possible—it's part of the learning experience!
• Contribute their skills in a relaxed, friendly environment

Ideal Repair Coach qualities:

• Cheerful, friendly disposition
• Helpful; likes to chat with people, especially about the repair being performed
• Comfortable explaining simple repair concepts
• Excellent troubleshooter
• Loves giving old things a new life

Repair categories:

• Common repairs: lamps, small appliances, electronics, computers, digital devices, basic jewelry repair, clothing, blankets, radios, audio equipment, coffee makers, vacuums, chairs, small furniture
• Specialized and unique past repairs: bicycle mechanics, knife sharpeners, musical equipment, smoke machine, antique Pachinko game, vintage violin, electric lawn mower
• Especially needed for 9/27 in Nyack and 11/8 in Pomona: knife sharpeners, jewelery repairs, electrical/mechanical repairs

A list of past repairs can be provided upon request. Express interest below!