Repair Cafe Officer
Cambridge Carbon Footprint
Join Cambridge Carbon Footprint as our new Repair Cafe Officer and support one of the most successful Repair Cafe networks in the UK.
About the role
Repair Cafes are wonderful community events where volunteer repairers fix broken items brought in by the public. We are looking for a well-organised all-rounder with excellent communication and IT skills to support our 45-strong network of Repair Cafes in Cambridgeshire. As well as supporting these groups, you'll work with Cambridge Carbon Footprint's trustees, staff and volunteers to develop and take forward our community repair plans. It's a varied and rewarding role in a caring, community-focussed organisation. The contract is for one year, and will be extended subject to funding.
About us
For nearly 20 years, Cambridge Carbon Footprint has been at the forefront of inspiring and empowering individuals and communities to take action on climate change. We are approachable and non-judgmental, empowering individuals and communities by giving them agency and voice, and providing the tools and support needed for effective climate action. We value strong connections with local communities and wider networks, ensuring our impact is both deep and far-reaching. Caring for our staff and volunteers is paramount, as their well-being and development are essential to our success. We are solutions-focused, embracing evidence-based and innovative practices that are practical and effective in making a tangible difference.
We’re a small and lively organisation. Last year, with just four members of staff, we:
- Ran or supported 179 events or activities
- Had a combined attendance of 9,647 people at events we ran or supported
- Were assisted by 2,1,521 volunteers giving 10,829 hours of their time
For full details please download the recruitment pack from our website.
About Cambridge Carbon Footprint
Cambridge Carbon Footprint works to raise awareness of climate change issues and to support people in moving to low-carbon living.
Our mission is to inspire people to engage with climate change and empower them, individually and within their communities, to move towards low carbon living. We offer a varied programme of events and activities which will inspire people to engage with climate change and empower them to join together to build a low-carbon future. We aim to engage at many levels, including with individuals, community groups and local organisations.
Cambridge Carbon Footprint works to raise awareness of climate change issues and to support people in moving to low-carbon living. Our mission is to inspire people to engage with climate change and empower them, individually and within their communities, to move towards low carbon living. We offer a varied programme of events and activities which will inspire people to engage with climate change and empower them to join together to build a low-carbon future. We aim to engage at many levels, including with individuals, community groups and local organisations.
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