A new training programme is looking for handy volunteers who want to sharpen up their repairing skills.
Donegal County Council, DLDC and the Environmental Protection Agency are hosting a six-week Fixers Training Programme, aimed at allowing participants to run local “repair cafes” and contribute to sustainability in their communities.
Participants will be trained by experts and provided with the resources needed to run their own repair cafes around the county, with the goal of promoting waste reduction, sustainability, and community engagement.
Over the six-week period, trainees will benefit from hands-on experience, including site visits to successful organisations such as Repair and Share Foyle, Ards Men’s Sheds & The Circular Dress Collaborative, Letterkenny.
Furthermore, participants will receive tailored training from the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin, which is the National Centre for a Circular Economy, leading Ireland’s transition to a circular economy and low-carbon, sustainable future.
The programme is open to individuals passionate about sustainability, repair culture, and community involvement. Selection will be based on an Expression of Interest (EOI), with training set to take place between April and May this year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills while contributing to a greener and more sustainable future in Donegal. By the end of the programme, participants will have the tools and knowledge to facilitate their own Repair Café which will also be support through the project.
How to Apply: Initial training starts on Wednesday 9th April and will continue every week for six weeks. To apply for the programme, please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by Friday 28th March. For more information and to submit your EOI, contact jbutler@dldc.org pr call 0860140637.
