Repair, Share and Grow Coordinator

Location: Gloucestershire-wide, including The Greenhouse, Libraries of Things, Reclaim, Annecy Gardens and community venues

Reports to: CEO

Do you enjoy bringing people together, supporting volunteers and getting stuck into practical community projects?

Vision 21 Gloucestershire is looking for a Repair, Share and Grow Coordinator to help deliver some of our most exciting community sustainability programmes, including our Libraries of Things, Repair Cafés, Annecy Gardens and wider repair, reuse and sharing activities.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two weeks are the same. One day you might be supporting volunteers at a Library of Things, another helping run Cheltenham Repair Café, coordinating community growing activities, or supporting our furniture reuse project, Reclaim.

A key part of the role is recruiting, organising and supporting volunteers who help make these projects possible.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and building community connections
• Is organised, proactive and practical
• Is comfortable with hands-on activities and outdoor work
• Has good basic digital skills (email, WhatsApp, online systems)
• Can travel across Gloucestershire
• Is willing to work approximately two Saturday mornings per month
• Shares our passion for sustainability, repair, reuse and community action

A full driving licence and experience driving vans would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating volunteers across our projects
• Supporting the monthly Cheltenham Repair Café
• Helping run our three Libraries of Things
• Supporting community growing projects at Annecy Gardens
• Maintaining records, statistics and risk assessments
• Providing occasional operational support to Reclaim Furniture Reuse

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical community work and wants to help create a fairer and more sustainable future for local communities.

To apply, please send a CV and short covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role by clicking on Apply Now.

Role Purpose

The Repair and Share Coordinator will support the delivery and growth of Vision 21 Gloucestershire's repair, reuse, sharing and community growing activities.

The role will be responsible for coordinating our three Libraries of Things, supporting the Gloucestershire Repair Café network, delivering the monthly Cheltenham Repair Café, and supporting community growing activities at Annecy Gardens and other locations.

A key aspect of the role is recruiting, training, coordinating and supporting volunteers. Whilst many activities are delivered by volunteers, the Coordinator will ensure projects run smoothly, safely and effectively and will provide hands-on operational support where required.

The role will also provide occasional cover and support for other Vision 21 projects including Reclaim Furniture Reuse.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, induct and support volunteers across Libraries of Things, Repair Cafés and community growing projects.
• Manage volunteer WhatsApp groups and communications.
• Process volunteer applications.
• Maintain volunteer records, training records and associated paperwork.
• Organise volunteer rotas and provide day-to-day volunteer support.
• Host and supervise work placements and community volunteers.
• Support young volunteers aged 16–18 in accordance with safeguarding procedures.

Repair Café Programme

• Coordinate and support the monthly Cheltenham Repair Café (St Andrews Church Cheltenham). Set up, operate and close down Repair Café event.
• Maintain regular contact with Repair Café coordinators across Gloucestershire.
• Visit and support local Repair Cafés annually.
• Support Gloucestershire County Council Repair Café network meetings.
• Provide guidance on risk assessments, insurance requirements and operational procedures.
• Support the establishment of new Repair Cafés.
• Maintain PAT testing equipment and associated records.
• Manage donations, card readers and collection boxes.
• Collate and report county-wide Repair Café statistics.
• Maintain Repair Café paperwork and records.
• Ensure event dates are communicated for marketing and events calendars.
• Update risk assessments and operational documentation.

Libraries of Things

• Support the operation and development of Vision 21's Libraries of Things.
• Train and onboard Library of Things volunteers.
• Provide day-to-day volunteer support.
• Collect items requiring repair and arrange their return to the workshop.
• Order and distribute consumables and equipment.
• Maintain inventories, records and risk assessments.
• Provide operational cover when volunteers are unavailable.
• Support the management and reporting requirements of Library of Things contracts and partnerships.

Community Growing Projects

• Provide weekly management and supervision at Annecy Gardens.
• Work with volunteers to plan seasonal planting and growing activities.
• Purchase plants, seeds and materials where required.
• Support watering, maintenance and site management activities.
• Help address vandalism, anti-social behaviour and maintenance issues.
• Manage composting systems and associated site issues.
• Liaise with project partners including Friends of Sandford Park, Global Footsteps and Cheltenham Borough Council.
• Attend community events and open days.
• Undertake an annual visit and reporting exercise for Priors Park Community Allotments.

Operational Support

• Provide support to Reclaim Furniture Reuse operations when required.
• Drive Reclaim vehicles where appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks where competent.

Compliance, Health & Safety and Administration

• Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports.
• Ensure activities comply with Vision 21 policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and operational documentation.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.
• Promote good health and safety practices amongst volunteers.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting requirements.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong people and communication skills.
• Experience of working with volunteers, community groups or the public.
• Comfortable with practical, hands-on work.
• Ability to organise activities and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic digital skills including email, WhatsApp and online systems.
• Able to travel across Gloucestershire.
• Physically fit and able to undertake lifting and carrying tasks.
• Willingness to work approximately two Saturdays per month (four hour sessions).
• Commitment to Vision 21's environmental and community values.
• Able to obtain a DBS check.

Desirable

• Experience of volunteer management.
• Experience of repair, reuse, community growing or environmental projects.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving vans.
• PAT testing qualification (we can provide training)
• First Aid qualification (we can provide training)
• Experience using Go Volunteer Glos or similar systems.