If you're passionate about upcycling then the Repair Cafe needs Textile Repairers

If you can sew or even want to learn to sew we will welcome you onboard! Sewing machines provided!

We are a part of the Repair Cafe International Foundation, and our mission is to bring repair back to the heart of local communities. Our goal is to maintain and spread repair expertise, while promoting social cohesion by bringing together people from all walks of life.

​At Knox Repair Cafe, we offer a variety of repair services for items such as clothing, furniture, electronics, and appliances. Our skilled repair experts are passionate about fixing broken items and giving them a new life, instead of throwing them away and contributing to the growing problem of waste and environmental damage.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow the policies and procedures of Knox Repair Café
• Follow the direction of the Operations Manager
• Repair clothing and fabric items, soft toys etc
• Teach repair skills/sewing skills to members of the public if required, or be able to nominate another volunteer to do so *Be able to communicate respectfully with members of the public about your repairs

Knox Repair Cafe is more than just a place to fix broken items. It's also a community hub where neighbors can come together, share knowledge, and learn new skills. We believe that repairing items is not only good for the environment but also for building strong, supportive communities. By working together, we can create a culture of repair that promotes sustainability and social cohesion.

We welcome everyone to our Repair Cafe, regardless of their background or experience with repair. Whether you need help fixing something, want to learn new repair skills, or simply want to connect with others in your community, we invite you to join us. Together, we can make repair a part of the local community once again