🛠️ Repair, Share, Connect: Volunteer at the Repair Cafés! (Gold Coast)

What if your morning looked like this:

A buzzing workshop.
Bikes tuned, lamps relit, things fixed together.
Laughter. Coffee. Community and fun!

Serve the City is partnering with the Griffith Uni – Gold Coast Campus for a series of Saturday mornings focused on repair, connection, and community.
We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy fixing things and connecting with locals. If that’s you, submit your Expression of Interest and tell us what you can repair.
We can’t wait to welcome you!

🌿 What Happens at a Repair Café?
Every two months, community members bring their well-loved items that need fixing — a lamp, a bike, a favourite shirt. Customers book a 30-minute slot, and volunteers repair the item alongside them. Some fixes are quick; others take teamwork — but there’s always learning, laughter, and connection.

🔧 Got Skills? Bring them to the Bench!

We’re looking for help with:
General repairs • Electrical • Electronics • Computers • Sewing & textiles • Knife sharpening • Bike repairs • Lawnmowers

Have another repair skill? We’d love to hear about it!

All electrical items are tested and tagged before repair. The Cafe will separate battery-operated electronics from 240V items, which are supervised by a licensed electrician. Safety and community go hand in hand!

✨ Not a fixer? We need you too!
We’re also looking for friendly volunteers who help make the morning run smoothly — welcoming people, helping with registrations, setting up and packing down, and lending a hand where needed. If you enjoy creating a warm, welcoming space, you’re one of the shining lights that make the Repair Café special.

How does it work?

Once you submit your EOI through the form below, we will reach out to let you know further details. Make sure you mention your available dates, available tools and repair skills so we can find the best fit for you.

Come fix things.
Come meet people.
Come build community.

If you love working with your hands, enjoy a good chat, and believe community is built through small, practical acts — this is for you!

📍 Gold Coast Repair Café Details

📍 Griffith University – Gold Coast Campus
Outside Leaf Café

📅 Wednesday 18 March 2026
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm

Registration

Name*
First Last
Address*
Just your suburb is fine.
Phone*
Email*
Are you over 18 years of age?*
- Yes
- No
Are you a helper or a fixer?*
Helpers are greatly appreciated - bring your smile, help with registrations and a wonderful community get-together! Fixers will be involved in fixing
Types of repairs you can perform (if you are a fixer)?
General repairs, Electrical, Electronics, Computers, Sewing & textiles, Knife sharpening, Bike repairs, Lawnmower repairs Do you have another repair skills not on the list? We’d love to hear about it!
Can you bring tools with you on the day, if so which ones? (if you are a fixer)
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Event
Data Protection Policy*
- I have read and agree to the Data Protection Policy which can be found on the Serve the City Gold Coast website and authorise Serve the City to store my information securely.
- I agree to release Serve the City from any liability for injury or damage that may occur during the event.
- I grant permission for Serve the City to use any photos or videos taken of me during the event for use on socials (Facebook, website, linkedin and instagram of serve the city)