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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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MakeICT is run entirely by volunteers, but it is not always easy to figure out how to get started volunteering here.
  
You could join one of the leadership subcommittees, help out or fill one of the long-term volunteer positions, find something to do around the makerspace, or help out at an event!
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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!
  
= Leadership committees =
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Here are a few ways you can start doing '''very''' '''small''' things that really help the makerspace:
== Governance ==
 
* Govna: [[User:Dominic Canare|Dominic Canare]]
 
* The governance committee is in charge of the smooth operation of the organization by identifying leadership roles and defining policies.
 
* Volunteer opportunities
 
** 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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*[[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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*[[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.
  
== Communications Hive ==
 
* Queen bee: [[User:John Harrison|John Harrison]]
 
* Pending description...
 
  
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A great way to break into volunteering is to help the Membership Committee email: membership@makeict.org for more info.
  
== Finances and Fundraising ==
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*Help people get checked in on a Maker Monday.
* Leader: [[User:Jens Torell|Jens Torell]]
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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.
* From the [[bylaws]]
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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 />
** The Treasurer shall serve as custodian of corporate funds, collect dues, present a financial report at each regular and annual meeting, assist in the preparation of the budget, make financial information available to members and the public, and serve all other duties of a Treasurer as required by law or custom.
 
  
== Outreach Gaggle ==
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* Leader: [[User:Barbara Davis|Barbara Davis]]
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* Pending description...
 
* Current volunteer opportunities:
 
** [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/makeict/lNaA9P7mn1U/kflu2RR8iKYJ MakeICT STEM booth at Riverfest]
 
  
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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:
  
== Special Projects Brigade ==
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*Help with the Renaissance Festival:  (You may also have a table in the tent for selling your wares.)
* Leader: [[User:Mike Doolittle|Mike Doolittle]]
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**Help put up a tent.
* Special Projects are things that fall outside of the formalized activities.  
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**Be on the Ballista firing team.
** The electric bus is one example, it will be moved soon to a makerspace we all love.
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**Explain MakeICT to people who wander in
** Maybe you have an idea of a class you would like to see and want to stir up interest, or maybe it is a class you would like to teach.
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**Laser cut the catapults we give away freely to children who come into our tent
** How about a MakeICT Parade float?
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**Help children build and/or fire catapults at a target
* Current volunteer opportunities:
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*ComicCon
** Help on weekends and Open Hack nights with setting up MakeICT various spaces like Electronics, maybe the Metal Shop or Studio Arts areas. Check with the BDs.
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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...
  
  
== Markespace ==
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A great summertime activity that you can volunteer for is lawn maintenance.  Email: facilities@makeict.org for more info:
* Leader: [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
 
* Pending description...
 
* Current volunteer opportunities:
 
** Need someone to volunteer to vacuum the floor once a month
 
** Need someone to dump the trash once a month
 
  
= Appointed volunteer positions =
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*Mow the Lawn
== Benevolent Dictators ==
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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.
Pending description...
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*#Post a message on the forum to encourage others to join you!
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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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*#*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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*#*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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*Pick up sticks and rocks and other debris that will slow down the lawnmowers
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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 />
  
=== Fab Lab BD ===
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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.
* Filled by: [[User:Bryan Barr|Bryan Barr]]
 
* Pending description...
 
  
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*Some of the areas have a list of things that need to be done
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*If an area lead doesn't have a list, offer to help them make a list.
  
=== Woodshop BD ===
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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.
* Filled by: [[User:Mike Hutton|Mike Hutton]]
 
* Pending description...
 
  
  
=== Studio Arts BD ===
 
* Filled by: [[User:Jess Bechtelheimer|Jess Bechtelheimer]]
 
* The Studio Arts BD is responsible for the following areas:
 
** Textiles
 
** Ceramics
 
** Printmaking
 
** Gallery space
 
** Maker studios
 
* The following are tasks which need to be completed, but require oversight by Jess
 
** Studio space tasks
 
*** Cut down bookshelves
 
*** Build partition walls
 
** Printmaking room tasks
 
*** Position items according to layout
 
*** Build workbenches and tear table
 
** Ceramics
 
*** Build workbenches
 
*** Build shelves
 
*** Build bathroom wall
 
*** Build glazing station and counter
 
** Gallery
 
*** Build mobile partitions
 
*** Install track lighting
 
*** Build pedestals
 
*** Install hanger strip on short wall
 
** Textiles
 
*** Build worktable
 
* The tasks below do not require oversight. If you have the knowledge/skills to handle these tasks, please feel free to take care of it!
 
** Clear out unwanted items printmaking room
 
** Inspect/fix sewing machines and table
 
** Fix window in ceramics room
 
*** Fix the drain grate covers in the ceramics room
 
  
  
=== Electronics BD ===
 
* Filled by: [[User:James Seymour|James Seymour]]
 
* Pending description...
 
  
 
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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!
=== Metal shop BD ===
 
* Filled by: [[User:Gavin Rondeau|Gavin Rondeau]]
 
* Pending description...
 
 
 
 
 
=== Kitchen BD ===
 
* Filled by: [[User:Barb Davis|Barb Davis]]
 
* Pending description...
 
 
 
 
 
= Long-term volunteer positions =
 
== Grant Coordinator ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:April Richey|April Richey]]
 
* Pending description...
 
 
 
 
 
== Planning and development ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Dustin Richey|Dustin Richey]] - While in this role I have developed the sustainability plan for MakeICT.
 
* This role reports to the treasurer.
 
 
 
- This position can/should be merged with grant writing going forward
 
 
 
Someone who can best serve MakeICT in this role should have the following abilities:
 
Communicate the vision and purpose of the organization.
 
Create an action plan to accomplish a specific financial/fundraising goal
 
Identifying companies or organizations who have specific synergies with ours.
 
Developing relationships with individual donors and companies.
 
Developing program proposals for grant submittals.
 
 
 
== Safety Sultan ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Clark Shultz|Clark Shultz]]
 
The Sultan of Safety reports to the Makerspace Director (Tom McGuire) and is responsible for managing and providing oversight of safety policies, procedures, and practices for MakeICT. Responsibilities include:
 
* Defining safe practices for all equipment/machinery at the MakeICT Makerspace
 
* Ensuring that safety-related materials are available, maintained, and convenient. Including (but not limited to):
 
** Machine information
 
** Safety glasses
 
** MSDS
 
** Fire extinguishers
 
** First aid kit
 
** Ensure proper safety practices are being followed at all MakeICT events (workshops, classes, conventions, etc)
 
** Serve as the point of contact for safety-related inquiries
 
 
 
 
 
== Marketing Strategist ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Gina Keezer|Gina Keezer]]
 
The Marketing Strategist reports to the Communications Hive Queen Bee ([[User:John Harrison|John Harrison]]), and is responsible for creating and maintaining a marketing strategy and guidelines for MakeICT. This may include:
 
* Social media
 
* Radio/TV advertisements
 
* Printed advertisements
 
* Hand outs
 
* Signage
 
* Etc
 
 
 
== Chief security officer ==
 
* Filled by: UNFILLED!
 
The Chief Security Officer is the key-master of the makerspace. This individual will be in charge of enrolling keys for new members and training them on the security system. They will also be in charge of responding to the alarm system (it can send texts/emails when triggered). The CSO may (and probably should) appoint [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmJ2GVOEVFI Brute Squad] members to assist in these duties.
 
 
 
 
 
== Volunteer Coordinator ==
 
* Filled by: UNFILLED!
 
The volunteer coordinator helps identify, maintain, and recruit for volunteer opportunities with MakeICT.
 
 
 
= Around the makerspace =
 
Here's a list of things that could be done around the makerspace
 
* Saturday, June 6 at 9am we will be building walls in the ceramics studio! Join us!
 
* Make spool holder for the 3D printer to accommodate spools with a smaller inner diameter
 
* Fix bookshelves in the lounge
 
* Build the tabletop drafting surfaces (questions? Ask Jess)
 

Latest revision as of 17:51, 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!