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Dakota County Fix-it Clinics 2024

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ORGANIZATION: Dakota County

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Fix it Clinic

General Description

Looking to do more with one of your favorite hobbies or wanting to find a unique and meaningful way to give back to the community? Then Fix-it Clinics might be just what you are looking for. It takes time and money to handle all the waste we throw away. When we reduce the amount of stuff we buy and eventually throw away, we end up with more time, space and money. Fix-It Clinics provide an opportunity for residents to receive free assistance from repair savvy volunteers guiding them through each step from troubleshooting to completed repair.

Several volunteer opportunities are available to help at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, tech troubleshooting, electrical repair, sewing and garment repair, wood and/or metal working and just general tinkering are essential to making the clinics useful to our residents. Not a fixer? No worries - additional volunteers are needed to greet residents and provide event support.

With clinics happening each month across Dakota County, there is always an item ready to get a volunteer’s attention and expertise and hopefully a new/continued life away from a garbage can and local landfill.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist residents in simple repairs of items
  • Provide and encourage a friendly environment of learning and troubleshooting
  • Guide people through each step from troubleshooting to completed repair

Minimum Qualifications

  • Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering. General volunteers to greet residents are needed as well
  • Must be 16 or older

Minimum Time Commitment

4 hours

Activity Level

Medium - May involve varying amounts of activity. Comfortable, sturdy shoes recommended.

Additional Information

For future dates and more information, check the Dakota County website.


Contact Information

Kirsten Wahlberg

Fix-It Clinic Facilitator

Email: kirsten.wahlberg@co.dakota.mn.us

Phone: (952) 891-7595

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About Dakota County

Location:

1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US

Mission Statement

Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.

Description

Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.

CAUSE AREAS

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WHEN

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WHERE

Multiple locations Saint Paul, MN 55123

(44.798485,-93.127785)
 

SKILLS

  • Program Management
  • Sewing
  • Appliance Repair
  • Bike Mechanics / Repair
  • Electronics
  • Woodworking

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • 4 hours per clinic

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