Repairers, Tinkerers and DIY’ers

Hamilton

Organisation Go Eco
Category Practical Help
Hours Both/Flexible

You’ll work alongside community members to help them diagnose, fix, and care for their everyday belongings – keeping usable items out of landfills and empowering locals with practical repair knowledge.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Diagnose & Repair: Troubleshoot and fix items brought in by attendees (e.g., small household electronics, garments, toys and bicycles).
  • Share Skills: Walk attendees through the repair process so they learn how to maintain and fix items themselves.
  • Help move us towards a circular economy – one item at a time.

Requirements:

  • We're particularly keen to hear from people who can mend clothing; (buttons, hems, basic repairs); fix bikes (tyres, chains, brakes etc); and test and repair electronics.
  • Good communication skills, and able to guide people through the process.

Time commitment:

Event based; We have a calendar of events coming up - if these dates don't suit - please get in touch - we'll let you know when future events are scheduled.

  • Pop up Bike Hub. 10-12pm, October 31, November 28: (Every last Saturday of the month); Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton
  • Repair Cafe. 10-12pm, October 17, November 21: (Every 3rd Saturday of the month); Waimarie: Hamilton East Community House, 53 Wellington Street, Hamilton East
    Pukete Mending Cafe. 10-12pm November 2, December 7 (1st Monday of the month); Pukete Community Centre, 43 Church Road, Pukete

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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