Amarillo Seeks Repair Cafe Volunteers Over 50

The city's Parks and Recreation Department is looking for fix-it experts to help residents restore their broken items.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:18pm

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The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Repair Cafe event in April and is seeking volunteers over the age of 50 with skills in sewing, bicycle repair, small appliance repair, furniture/woodworking, computer/electronics repair, and knife sharpening to help community members fix their broken items for free.

Why it matters

The Repair Cafe aims to reduce waste by giving new life to damaged goods and empowering residents who may not have the skills or means to repair items on their own. It also fosters a sense of community by connecting skilled volunteers with those in need.

The details

The Repair Cafe will take place at the Warford Activity Center, where community members can bring in their broken items and receive free repairs from the volunteer experts. The Parks and Recreation Department is specifically seeking volunteers over 50 with experience in areas like sewing, bicycle repair, small appliance repair, furniture/woodworking, computer/electronics repair, and knife sharpening.

  • The Repair Cafe is scheduled for April 2026.
  • Volunteer sign-ups are open now through the end of March 2026.

The players

Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department

The local government agency organizing the Repair Cafe event to provide free repair services to the community.

Kari Bachman

A representative from the Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department who can be contacted for more information about volunteering for the Repair Cafe.

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What they’re saying

“Repair Café is a 50 & Better event where those from the community can come to Warford in-person to receive help in getting a beloved item or two repaired at no cost by our repair experts: generous volunteers over the age of 50.”

— Amarillo Parks and Recreation

What’s next

Interested volunteers over 50 can email kari.bachman@amarillo.gov or call (806)678-8359 to sign up and learn more about the Repair Cafe event.

The takeaway

The Repair Cafe is a great opportunity for skilled Amarillo residents over 50 to give back to their community by helping others restore their broken items and reduce waste. It's a win-win for both the volunteers and those receiving the free repair services.