Can you mend, repair, fix, or sew? We need your help at upcoming Fix-it Fairs!





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Kitsap Fix-it Fair




Volunteers needed for upcoming Fix-it Fairs

Fix-it Fairs are coming to Kitsap, and we need your help to make these events a success!

Tools in a line




What are Fix-it Fairs?

Fix-it Fairs are free community events where Kitsap residents can get household items repaired by skilled volunteer fixers. Common items include small appliances, small electronics, lamps, furniture, clothing, clocks, bicycles, jewelry, toys, and more!

These events are community powered, so our first step is recruiting local fixers and fixer apprentices, community partners, and event volunteers. We’ll announce event dates and locations soon. Visit our Fix-it Fair website [ [link removed] ] to learn more! 






Communities across Washington are leading repair efforts. Watch this video created by JeffCo Repair to learn more about repair events.

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Volunteer with us

Many roles are needed for these empowering events to be successful. We are seeking volunteers for the following roles: fixers, fixer apprentices, event runners and registrars, and community partners!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please submit a volunteer fixer interest form or contact the program at [email protected]. This is the first step in volunteering for Fix-it Fairs. Once we’ve received your form, we’ll contact you with next steps.

*Become a fixer or fixer apprentice*

Do you have mending, repairing, or fixing skills? Join us as a fixer or fixer apprentice! Fixers and fixer apprentices can bring their own tools or equipment, but it isn’t necessary! We’ll provide basic tools, equipment, and small supplies. If you choose to bring your tools or equipment, the Fix-it Fair coordinator will need to approve them prior to the event.

*Become an event volunteer*

Event volunteers are also needed to help with these events! Event volunteers will help set up and break down, check community members in, explain to participants how the event works, escort participants to fixer stations, and check out participants. Event volunteers may also be tasked with collecting data on items fixed and using a computer.

*Become a community partner*

We’re also looking for community partners! Community partners can share resources at the events, provide a venue, volunteer, or donate items. Other ideas are welcome!

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Fixer volunteer fixing a lamp.
Share and learn more!

Know someone who would love to share their fixing skills at Fix-it Fairs? Forward them this email or send them to our Fix-it Fair webpage at kcowa.us/fixitfairs [ [link removed] ].

To stay up to date on Fix-it Fairs, sign up for our Fix-it Fairs electronic newsletter [ [link removed] ]. Scroll down to the Recycling and Garbage newsletter and click on Fix-it Fairs to update your subscription.







Contact information

Hannah Vinyard, Fix-it Fairs Program Coordinator, 360.337.5777 or [email protected]

Kimberly Pleger, Public Works Communications Manager, 360.337.5777 or [email protected]







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