Volunteer & Event Coordinator (Te Atatū South Repair Café)

Short Summary: Passionate about sustainability and community building? Lead our monthly Te Atatū South Repair Café, reduce waste, and bring people together—just 8 hours a month!

About the Role: Te Atatū South Repair Café is seeking a community-minded Volunteer & Event Coordinator to lead our vibrant monthly events. If you want to keep treasured household items out of landfills while fostering a warm, connected community in West Auckland, this role is for you!

Supported by a wider team of leaders under the Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ (DEANZ) charity, you’ll oversee the smooth running of our monthly repair sessions and support our skilled volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Leadership & Operations: Oversee venue setup, run-of-show, visitor flow, and pack-down for monthly repair sessions on the first Friday evening of each month.
• Volunteer Coordination & Roster Management: Check volunteer availability 1–2 weeks prior to each session and coordinate roster coverage across key repair stations (sewing, electrical, bikes, general, and reception).
• Community & Visitor Hospitality: Create a warm, inclusive environment, welcome visitors, brief reception volunteers, and manage visitor queues smoothly.
• Health, Safety & Venue Standards: Ensure basic health and safety practices are followed during sessions, including overseeing electrical safety check protocols.
• Post-Event Reporting & Admin: Tally monthly repair metrics (items fixed, unresolved, visitor numbers) and share a brief summary report with the team on Slack.
• Financial Care & Logistics: Handle monthly Koha (donations) collection/banking, manage simple receipt reimbursements, and ensure event supplies and volunteer refreshments are stocked.
• Storytelling & Advocacy (Optional): Help capture success stories and photos during events to share with our media team and act as an approachable advocate for DEANZ and the repair movement.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for sustainability, zero-waste, and circular economy principles.
• Strong organisational skills and reliability.
• Great interpersonal skills—someone who loves connecting with people and making them feel valued.
• Comfort with (or willingness to learn) basic digital communication tools.
• Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month.

What You’ll Gain:

• Full Onboarding Support: A smooth handover and ongoing backing from our outgoing coordinator and wider leadership team.
• Leadership & Event Experience: Proven community management and event coordination experience within a recognised sustainability charity.
• Impact & Network: Strong connections with a passionate local network of fixers, environmentalists, and community advocates in West Auckland.
• Professional Tech Skills: Practical experience using popular industry tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Facebook/Meta Suite, WhatsApp)—a fantastic boost for your CV and career.