Organisation Name:
Repair Cafe Tang
Organisation's Cause(s):
Education & Learning
Environment / Green Spaces
Local Community
Men
Mental Health
Poverty
Women
Location of voluntary activity:
Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Ave, Tang Hall, York YO31 0UG
When are volunteers needed: Second Saturday of every month 10-12 noon, although there is no level of commitment needed, just come as you wish and are able.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Community Work
Customer Service
Event Planning Support
Event Support
Finance Support
Fundraising
Greeter / Welcomer
Marketing & Communications Support
Role description:
Volunteer greeters are the backbone of the Repair Cafe Tang. If you want to support visitors by welcoming, chatting and helping with administration you will be welcome.
Greeters are the first point of contact for any customers to the repair cafe on the day.
- They help with the registration process and fill in fixer tickets which determine which fixer will be allocated.
- They introduce the customers to the fixer.
- They take the opportunity to take a photograph of any fixed items for use in our social media.
- They may chat to customers who are waiting, making them feel welcome.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Greeters:
- A friendly and approachable demeanour, happy to chat and smile to customers as they arrive and during their stay.
- Active listening - understanding what somebody has brought and what they hope for
- Clear, friendly explanations about the cafe, what to expect, wait times etc
- Organised and able to fill in some very brief paperwork for our records
- Love working as part of a wider team (we're a lovely bunch of volunteers)
General:
- Non-judgemental
- Patient
- Encourage participation
- Keen to work as part of a team of volunteers
- Willingness to learn from other fixers and share knowledge and experience
- Collaborative
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Examples of skills/experience include:
- Team working and leadership - all members are involved in shaping and developing the long term development of the Repair Cafe
- Sharing the environmental impact of repair, participating in the circular economy in a really tangible way
- Building local community connections, we have strong links with the Tang Hall Community Centre and the York Food Circle market.
- Bringing joy in helping others and pride in the work we are doing.
How to get involved:
By all means call and say hello at our regular Repair Cafe Tang on the second Saturday of each month at Tang Hall Community Centre or drop us an email at repaircafetang@gmail.com
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-03-2026