SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) in partnership with the City of Vancouver offers FREE community repair cafes. The more we can repair, the longer products stay in circulation. The longer products stay in circulation, the less waste we produce!
PLEASE NOTE you may be encouraged to get involved in the physical repair of your item, along with the volunteer repairer, so that you are learning and empowered to repair some of your own items at home. Be mindful of our VOLUNTEER fixers and the other people .
Book one free appointment time slot between 9:30am-1:30pm to receive in person repair help from our volunteer repairers.
Please be PATIENT and KIND. This is a FREE event, and the FIXERS are VOLUNTEERS.
PLEASE READ CAFEFULLY:
ONE REPAIR TICKET PER HOUSEHOLD PLEASE. If more are booked we will have to cancel the subsequent tickets for repair timeslots. EXCEPTION: if we still have tickets available on the Monday before an event, we will open those to folks who have already booked a repair.
ONE ITEM PER APPOINTMENT PLEASE! Be mindful of our VOLUNTEER fixers and the other people . Please note that:
- Each person bringing an item to be repaired must complete a waiver form on site.
- Please book your appointment in the CORRECT CATEGORY. If booked in the wrong category, there is a good chance you will not be seen. You must arrive ON TIME for your appointment. If you arrive late, you will have forfeited your spot.
Walk-ins - walk-ins will be seen on a first-come first-served basis, and only if there is time and fixer is available. Those with an appointment time will have first priority.
IF YOU ARE UNWELL, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND
REPAIR CATEGORIES:
- Computers - repair & tech support: ie) desktops and laptops. Not accepted - printers, monitors & tablets.
- Cell Phones - Repairs are available only if a qualified cell phone repairer is on-site. For screen replacements, please bring a compatible screen for your specific phone model. Due to the difficult and fragile nature of cell phone repair, repairers cannot be held liable for any damage that may occur during the repair process.
- Electronics - Home entertainment items including stereos, guitar amps, electric pianos. VCRs. DVD players, and kids' electronic toys.
- Small appliances - ie) lamps, toasters, foot heaters, hair dryers, and fans.
- Clothing/textiles - ie) shirts, pillowcases, pants, tablecloths. If bringing zipper or button repairs, you must provide your own button/zipper. Not accepted - items requiring alterations, hemming, bag repair, shoes. Some zipper repairs may not be possible due to complexity and time.
- Bicycles - minor repairs and tune ups. Replacement parts such as cables or inner tube, must provide your own part(s)
NOT ACCEPTED - printers, shoes, bags, luggage, jewellery, watches, furniture or large appliances.
This is a community café - we welcome you to enjoy free coffee or tea and chat with others while you wait for your repair booking. Please bring your own mug as this strives to be a zero waste event!
This event is funded with assistance from Metro Vancouver and the City of Vancouver.
