1.7.2022 Volunteer Fixers Sought for Gaithersburg Fix It Fair

Gaithersburg, Md. (January 4, 2022) The City of Gaithersburg Environmental Affairs Committee is planning its first ever Fix It Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Casey Community Center. Residents are invited to make an appointment to bring in personal items, such as toasters, bicycles or jewelry, for free repair. The "right to repair" and the ability to fix material is crucial to transitioning away from a disposal society. Fixers are key to saving useful materials from landfills. More details about this featured Green Month event will be made available as the date gets closer. All Green Month events will be listed on the City's website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. 

The City is seeking volunteer "fixers" with experience in:

-        Small Appliances

-        Lamps

-        Jewelry

-        Textiles/Clothing

-        Tool Sharpening

Volunteer fixers will be provided with basic information on each appointment up to two weeks in advance of the event. Fixers must provide the necessary equipment and tools for their area of expertise.

The City will provide:

-        Basic materials/disposables as needed to perform the repairs

-        Tables and area for repair work

-        Opportunity to advertise fixer repair businesses at the event

-        Coffee, beverages & a hot boxed lunch

-        A City of Gaithersburg T-shirt

-        Hold harmless waiver program

Event attendees will register online up to two weeks prior to the event. Bookings will be in 30-minute time slots. Attendees will be informed that each repair will occur during the appointed time and that a complete fix is not guaranteed at this event. City guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols for indoor events will be followed.

If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to environment@gaithersburgmd.gov by March 1, 2022. Please include the type of material you can repair and samples of your success.