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MakeICT is run entirely by volunteers, but it is not always easy to figure out how to get started volunteering here.
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MakeICT is operated entirely by member-volunteers, so there are many ways that you can be involved with MakeICT at whatever level you're looking for.
 
  
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= Around the makerspace =
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We will occasionally run classes on How to Volunteer at MakeICT, but you don't have to go to a class to get started!
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Here's a list of tasks that need to be done around the makerspace
 
  
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== Shared areas / general ==
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Here are a few ways you can start doing '''very''' '''small''' things that really help the makerspace:
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* Classroom
 
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** Re-ballast the light fixtures; the only bulbs not working are due to bad ballasts, not bad bulbs.
 
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** Mount the pull-down extension cords.  We will need longer pigtails and some way to reinforce the tiles to mount them OR mount them back to the ceiling and cut holes in the tiles and reinforce with grommets.
 
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** The Door. Cut the opening a few inches higher, get down to Hopper glass and buy a right and left set of Vistawall-style commercial offset pivots.
 
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** Trim in the hall and classroom
 
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** Wash the projector screen, cut trim for the edges and paint black, remount.
 
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** Set up the photobooth and Creative workstations. This is a bigger project.  There is a little more electrical wiring that needs to be done (all supplies are purchased), re-route a couple of the classroom Ethernet drops, and build some desks. (https://tinkercad.com/things/ciuFiQzDbTy)
 
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** Connect audio equipment
 
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** Install light switch in storage room
 
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* Front/Co-Working Space
 
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** Hang blinds or curtains in west-window in co-working space
 
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** Clean and/or refinish desk in store-front
 
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** Vacuum the floor (Ongoing/Repeating)
 
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** Dump the trash (Ongoing/Repeating)
 
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* Gallery (with [[user:Jess Bechtelheimer|Jess Bechtelheimer]]'s oversight)
 
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** Build mobile partitions
 
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** Install track lighting
 
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** Install hanger strip on short wall
 
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* Lounge
 
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** Clean bathroom (Ongoing/Repeating)
 
  
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== Ceramics ==
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*[[Taking out the trash|Take out the trash]]: Grab a trash bag from the Janitorial closet when you come in the building and take the trash out as you exit.  The dumpster is on your right as you leave the building!
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* Create access policy
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*[[Sweeping Floors|Sweep the floor]]:  On any floor except ceramics, just grab a broom and dust pan from the main [[janitorial closet]] or a shop vac from the other janitorial closet and go to town.  Please put the equipment back so the next guy has a chance to volunteer.  (Check with the ceramics lead before doing any sweeping in there as the dust can be hazardous.)
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*[[Mopping Floors|Mop the floor]]:  See a spot where someone didn't clean up a spill or a floor that is just filthy?  Do a sweep job and then grab a mop and bucket from the janitorial closet and do it.  If you have never used a mop like that before, it is pretty easy... the [[janitorial closet]] has a hose on the faucet that will allow you to fill the bucket.  (It is easier if it is less than half full.) Then dip the mop in the water and place the mophead in the wringer and squeeze most of the water out.  Mop.  Repeat. Dump the water and hang the mop when you are done.
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*Tidy:  Look for things that you know where they go and put them back in that location.  If you are not sure where they go, place them neatly together so the next person that comes in can put them back if he/she knows. (If you know where things go, grab a label maker from the office and label it so the next person can put things away!)
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*Wipe down/Dust:  Grab a rag from the [[janitorial closet]] and dampen it.  Clean off shelves and counters that look dusty and dirty.
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*Replace soap. toilet paper and paper towels:  Check to see if the bathrooms are stocked.  Soap, Toilet paper and paper towels should be in the janitorial closet.  There are also the keys there to open the dispensers.
  
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== Electronics ==
 
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* Sort/dispose hackables (Ongoing/Repeating)
 
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* Organize room to [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6OtvVg0pDT7YURjdmJMcUVPTjg floor plan]
 
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* Label drawers, bins, tool boxes, shelves, etc
 
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* Create access policy
 
  
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== Fab Lab ==
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A great way to break into volunteering is to help the Membership Committee email: membership@makeict.org for more info.
  
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== Kitchen ==
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*Help people get checked in on a Maker Monday.
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* Organize and label shelves
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*Shadow a tour guide on Maker Monday and become one when you are ready.  It is a super fun job showing off the maker space.
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*Attend an Orientation as a signer.  This is pretty cool because it lets you get to know some of the new people joining the maker space.  It is super easy... just listen to the people that are new and if you are feeling brave ask them a question!<br />
  
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== Metal shop ==
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* Label drawers, bins, tool boxes, shelves, etc
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Another way to get started is to work an Event with the Education and Events Committee.  Email: events@makeict.org for more info:
  
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== Textiles ==
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*Help with the Renaissance Festival:  (You may also have a table in the tent for selling your wares.)
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* Fix sewing machine table leg
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**Help put up a tent.
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* Create access policy
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**Be on the  Ballista firing team.
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* With [[user:Jess Bechtelheimer|Jess Bechtelheimer]]'s oversight
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**Explain MakeICT to people who wander in
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** Install extra outlets
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**Laser cut the catapults we give away freely to children who come into our tent
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**Help children build and/or fire catapults at a target
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*ComicCon
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*Riverfest
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*Makerfaire
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*Cardboard Regatta
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*Halloween
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**Halloween Party: Help plan and coordinate.  Pumpkin carving.  Costume contest.
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**Other Halloween event:  We haven't had one yet, but much talk about Haunted House and Trunk or Treat...
  
  
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A great summertime activity that you can volunteer for is lawn maintenance.  Email: facilities@makeict.org for more info:
  
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== Woodshop ==
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*Mow the Lawn
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* Make drawer boxes for under bench storage
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*#Sign up for a mowing slot on the board across from the Welcome Center.  If you forget, sign up afterward so we know it has been done.
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* Build ambient whole room dust filter to hang from ceiling.
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*#Post a message on the forum to encourage others to join you!
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* Make IR sensor system for dust collector bin like Oneida Air (check with Mike H before working)
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*#Bring your riding lawn mower and mow the yard... or hop on ours and do it! (It takes about 3 hours with ours)
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* Need to find trash collection focal for Tuesday evenings.
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*#*DO NOT mow inside the courtyard area as that area is maintained by the Garden folks. They are also taking care of the area along the fence.
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* Build small room for air compressor and dust collector for noise reduction.
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*#*We do mow the South side up to the fence as well as the far West side from the garden/blacktop/building to the trees.
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* Empty dust collector bin (Ongoing/Repeating)
 
  
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= Leadership committees =
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*Pick up sticks and rocks and other debris that will slow down the lawnmowers
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Some activities are easier to manage by grouping them together. We've created these volunteer groups, and anyone is invited to help out with them.
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*Use a trimmer around the space to get weeds that accumulate around the building
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*Use an edger along the sidewalks <br />
  
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== Communications Hive ==
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Check with an area lead to see if they have a list of things that need to be done in their area.
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* Queen bee: [[User:Jens Torell|Jens Torell]]
 
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* Responsible for marketing, maintaining the website, updating the calendar, and social media accounts
 
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* Volunteer opportunities:
 
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** Fix/update [[:Category:Needs_update|wiki pages that need attention]]
 
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** Create a member directory
 
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** Finish [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/makeict-web-hive-jive new website]
 
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** Create an accurate, scaled, interactive map of the makerspace so people cand find things (like a micrometer, light switches, hot glue, trash bags, a screwdriver, fire extinguishers, etc)
 
  
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== Finances and Fundraising ==
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*Some of the areas have a list of things that need to be done
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* Leader: [[User:Dustin Richey|Dustin Richey]]
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*If an area lead doesn't have a list, offer to help them make a list.
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* Maintains financial accounts, collecting dues, paying bills, and raising funds.
 
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* Let Dustin know if you need any resources for projects and completion.
 
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* Volunteer opportunities:
 
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** Help plan/create [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/makeict/76M-_LcA1Rw/ynLySNKOCgAJ donor appreciation wall]
 
  
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== Governance ==
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*Ask your area lead if you can be their right hand help or if it would be helpful for you to take over a particular subarea.
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* Govna: [[User:Dominic Canare|Dominic Canare]]
 
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* The governance committee is in charge of the smooth operation of the organization by identifying leadership roles and defining policies.
 
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* Volunteer opportunities:
 
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** New member orientation - we do these once per month, and they take about 30 minutes. All you have to do is make sure people sign in and then fill out a waiver. Then you go over the rules (we have a script) and give a tour. It's pretty easy, and it only takes about 30 minutes.
 
  
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== Outreach Gaggle ==
 
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* Leader: [[User:Barbara Davis|Barbara Davis]]
 
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* Gives MakeICT a presence in various community events, including art fairs, RiverFest, K12 partnerships, etc.
 
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* Volunteer opportunities: visit the [[Outreach Gaggle]] main page for more information.
 
  
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== Special Projects Brigade ==
 
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* Leader: [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]]
 
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* Art and Tech bus
 
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** An electric bus that we are converting into a mobile art gallery and educational-activity mobile
 
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** Contact [[User:Barb Davis|Barb Davis]] to find out how you can help
 
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* Authentication/network file server
 
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** Allows makerspace members to have a network account which can be used to authenticate to any machine in the makerspace with their customized settings and access to a personal folder on a network file share.
 
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** Run electrical from breaker box to server rack in the classroom
 
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** Contact [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]] to find out how you can help
 
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* Video security system
 
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** Provides remote video monitoring of the makerspace
 
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** Contact [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]] to find out how you can help
 
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* NFC entry system
 
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** An electronic key system to grant members with 24/7 access to the makerspace
 
  
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= Long-term volunteer positions =
 
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Besides our board of directors and benevolent dictators, we rely on some volunteer positions that require a little longevity. These positions are listed below, and although some of them are filled, the people performing those tasks can still use your help!
 
  
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== Chief security officer ==
 
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* Filled by: [[User:Matthew Pogue|Matthew Pogue]]
 
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* Reports to: Governance
 
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* Key-master of the makerspace
 
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* Enroll NFC keys for new members and train them on the security system
 
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* Assign locker keys
 
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* Respond to alarms
 
  
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== Grant coordinator ==
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(Equipment that is needed in the Facilities storage area (garage) by the garage door.)<br /> Visit http://makeict.org/volunteer to see our latest opportunities!
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* Filled by: [[User:April Richey|April Richey]]
 
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* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
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* The grant coordinator writes grant applications and manages any required follow up activities with funding organizations.  In addition the grant coordinator may also plan and organize any other fundraising event. Activities include:
 
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** Annual Appeals or fund drives
 
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** Gala events / auctions
 
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** Capital campaigns
 
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** Mass media or mailings
 
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== Planning and development ==
 
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* Filled by: [[User:Dustin Richey|Dustin Richey]]
 
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* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
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* Maintain sustainability plan
 
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* Communicate the vision and purpose of the organization
 
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* Create an action plan to accomplish a specific financial/fundraising goal
 
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* Identify companies or organizations who have specific synergies with ours
 
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* Develop relationships with individual donors and companies
 
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* Develop program proposals for grant submissions
 
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== Retail/consignment manager ==
 
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* Filled by: [[Mike Barushok]]
 
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* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
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** Create and execute a plan to sell retail and consignment goods in our storefront
 
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== Safety Sultan ==
 
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* Filled by: [[User:Clark Shultz|Clark Shultz]]
 
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* Reports to Makerspace Director
 
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* Manage and provide oversight of safety policies, procedures, and practices for MakeICT. Responsibilities include:
 
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** Defining safe practices for all equipment/machinery at the MakeICT Makerspace
 
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** Ensuring that safety-related materials are available, maintained, and convenient. Including (but not limited to):
 
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*** Machine information
 
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*** Safety glasses
 
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*** MSDS
 
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*** Fire extinguishers
 
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*** First aid kit
 
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*** Ensure proper safety practices are being followed at all MakeICT events (workshops, classes, conventions, etc)
 
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*** Serve as the point of contact for safety-related inquiries
 
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== Volunteer Coordinator ==
 
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* Filled by: UNFILLED!
 
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* Identify, maintain, and recruit for volunteer opportunities with MakeICT
 

Latest revision as of 16:51, 5 September 2023

MakeICT is run entirely by volunteers, but it is not always easy to figure out how to get started volunteering here.

We will occasionally run classes on How to Volunteer at MakeICT, but you don't have to go to a class to get started!

Here are a few ways you can start doing very small things that really help the makerspace:

  • Take out the trash: Grab a trash bag from the Janitorial closet when you come in the building and take the trash out as you exit. The dumpster is on your right as you leave the building!
  • Sweep the floor: On any floor except ceramics, just grab a broom and dust pan from the main janitorial closet or a shop vac from the other janitorial closet and go to town. Please put the equipment back so the next guy has a chance to volunteer. (Check with the ceramics lead before doing any sweeping in there as the dust can be hazardous.)
  • Mop the floor: See a spot where someone didn't clean up a spill or a floor that is just filthy? Do a sweep job and then grab a mop and bucket from the janitorial closet and do it. If you have never used a mop like that before, it is pretty easy... the janitorial closet has a hose on the faucet that will allow you to fill the bucket. (It is easier if it is less than half full.) Then dip the mop in the water and place the mophead in the wringer and squeeze most of the water out. Mop. Repeat. Dump the water and hang the mop when you are done.
  • Tidy: Look for things that you know where they go and put them back in that location. If you are not sure where they go, place them neatly together so the next person that comes in can put them back if he/she knows. (If you know where things go, grab a label maker from the office and label it so the next person can put things away!)
  • Wipe down/Dust: Grab a rag from the janitorial closet and dampen it. Clean off shelves and counters that look dusty and dirty.
  • Replace soap. toilet paper and paper towels: Check to see if the bathrooms are stocked. Soap, Toilet paper and paper towels should be in the janitorial closet. There are also the keys there to open the dispensers.


A great way to break into volunteering is to help the Membership Committee email: membership@makeict.org for more info.

  • Help people get checked in on a Maker Monday.
  • Shadow a tour guide on Maker Monday and become one when you are ready. It is a super fun job showing off the maker space.
  • Attend an Orientation as a signer. This is pretty cool because it lets you get to know some of the new people joining the maker space. It is super easy... just listen to the people that are new and if you are feeling brave ask them a question!

Another way to get started is to work an Event with the Education and Events Committee. Email: events@makeict.org for more info:

  • Help with the Renaissance Festival: (You may also have a table in the tent for selling your wares.)
    • Help put up a tent.
    • Be on the Ballista firing team.
    • Explain MakeICT to people who wander in
    • Laser cut the catapults we give away freely to children who come into our tent
    • Help children build and/or fire catapults at a target
  • ComicCon
  • Riverfest
  • Makerfaire
  • Cardboard Regatta
  • Halloween
    • Halloween Party: Help plan and coordinate. Pumpkin carving. Costume contest.
    • Other Halloween event: We haven't had one yet, but much talk about Haunted House and Trunk or Treat...


A great summertime activity that you can volunteer for is lawn maintenance. Email: facilities@makeict.org for more info:

  • Mow the Lawn
    1. Sign up for a mowing slot on the board across from the Welcome Center. If you forget, sign up afterward so we know it has been done.
    2. Post a message on the forum to encourage others to join you!
    3. Bring your riding lawn mower and mow the yard... or hop on ours and do it! (It takes about 3 hours with ours)
      • DO NOT mow inside the courtyard area as that area is maintained by the Garden folks. They are also taking care of the area along the fence.
      • We do mow the South side up to the fence as well as the far West side from the garden/blacktop/building to the trees.
  • Pick up sticks and rocks and other debris that will slow down the lawnmowers
  • Use a trimmer around the space to get weeds that accumulate around the building
  • Use an edger along the sidewalks

Check with an area lead to see if they have a list of things that need to be done in their area.

  • Some of the areas have a list of things that need to be done
  • If an area lead doesn't have a list, offer to help them make a list.
  • Ask your area lead if you can be their right hand help or if it would be helpful for you to take over a particular subarea.



(Equipment that is needed in the Facilities storage area (garage) by the garage door.)
Visit http://makeict.org/volunteer to see our latest opportunities!

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