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MakeICT is run entirely by volunteers. Visit http://makeict.org/volunteer to see our latest opportunities!
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.
 
 
 
= Around the makerspace =
 
Here's a list of tasks that need to be done around the makerspace
 
 
 
== Shared areas / general ==
 
* Mount whiteboards
 
* Make a plumbing plan (including bathroom, kitchen sink, utility sink)
 
* Classroom
 
** Connect audio equipment
 
** Paint classroom walls
 
** Complete hallway wall from kitchen to warehouse by mudding/taping/painting
 
** Install 3-way light switch
 
** Install light switch in storage room
 
* Front
 
** Hang blinds or curtains in west-window in co-working space
 
** Clean and/or refinish desk in store-front
 
** Vacuum the floor
 
** Dump the trash
 
* Gallery (with [[user:Jess Bechtelheimer|Jess Bechtelheimer]]'s oversight)
 
** Build mobile partitions
 
** Install track lighting
 
** Build pedestals
 
** Install hanger strip on short wall
 
* Lounge
 
** Mount projector screen in Lounge
 
** Hook-up video game systems in lounge
 
** Clean bathroom
 
* ''Done items''
 
** ''Fix lights in north-most studio''
 
** ''Mount classroom projector''
 
** ''Create and post "Last-cleaned" sign-off sheet on bathroom door''
 
 
 
== Ceramics ==
 
* Create access policy
 
 
 
== Electronics ==
 
* Sort/dispose hackables
 
* Organize room to [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6OtvVg0pDT7YURjdmJMcUVPTjg floor plan]
 
* Label drawers, bins, tool boxes, shelves, etc
 
* Create access policy
 
 
 
== Fab Lab ==
 
 
 
== Kitchen ==
 
* Organize and label shelves
 
 
 
== Metal shop ==
 
* Label drawers, bins, tool boxes, shelves, etc
 
** ''done items''
 
** ''Finish welding curtain supports''
 
 
 
== Textiles ==
 
* Fix sewing machine table leg
 
* Create access policy
 
* With [[user:Jess Bechtelheimer|Jess Bechtelheimer]]'s oversight
 
** Install extra outlets
 
** Remove wall south of the doorway
 
** Move/Install light switch to short wall remaining to the north of the original door opening.
 
** Build worktable
 
 
 
== Woodshop ==
 
* Make drawer boxes for under bench storage
 
* Build ambient whole room dust filter to hang from ceiling.
 
* Make IR sensor system for dust collector bin like Oneida Air (check with Mike H before working)
 
* Need to find trash collection focal for Tuesday evenings.
 
* Build small room for air compressor and dust collector for noise reduction.
 
 
 
= Leadership committees =
 
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.
 
 
 
== Communications Hive ==
 
* Queen bee: [[User:Jens Torell|Jens Torell]]
 
* Responsible for marketing, maintaining the website, updating the calendar, and social media accounts
 
* Volunteer opportunities:
 
** Fix/update [[:Category:Needs_update|wiki pages that need attention]]
 
** Create a member directory
 
** Finish [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/makeict-web-hive-jive new website]
 
** 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)
 
 
 
== Finances and Fundraising ==
 
* Leader: [[User:Dustin Richey|Dustin Richey]]
 
* Maintains financial accounts, collecting dues, paying bills, and raising funds.
 
* Let Dustin know if you need any resources for projects and completion.
 
* Volunteer opportunities:
 
** Help plan/create [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/makeict/76M-_LcA1Rw/ynLySNKOCgAJ donor appreciation wall]
 
 
 
== 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.
 
 
 
== Outreach Gaggle ==
 
* Leader: [[User:Barbara Davis|Barbara Davis]]
 
* Gives MakeICT a presence in various community events, including art fairs, RiverFest, K12 partnerships, etc.
 
* Volunteer opportunities: visit the [[Outreach Gaggle]] main page for more information.
 
 
 
== Special Projects Brigade ==
 
* Leader: [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]]
 
* Art and Tech bus
 
** An electric bus that we are converting into a mobile art gallery and educational-activity mobile
 
** Contact [[User:Barb Davis|Barb Davis]] to find out how you can help
 
* Authentication/network file server
 
** 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.
 
** Run electrical from breaker box to server rack in the classroom
 
** Contact [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]] to find out how you can help
 
* Video security system
 
** Provides remote video monitoring of the makerspace
 
** Contact [[User:Kip Landwehr|Kip Landwehr]] to find out how you can help
 
* NFC entry system
 
** An electronic key system to grant members with 24/7 access to the makerspace
 
** Install crashbar and latch (contact [[User:Mike Barushok|Mike Barushok]])
 
** Design and build (3d print?) case for door clients (contact [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]] or [[User:Christian Kindel|Christian Kindel]])
 
 
 
 
 
= Long-term volunteer positions =
 
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!
 
 
 
== Chief security officer ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Matthew Pogue|Matthew Pogue]]
 
* Reports to: Governance
 
* Key-master of the makerspace
 
* Enroll NFC keys for new members and train them on the security system
 
* Assign locker keys
 
* Respond to alarms
 
 
 
== Grant coordinator ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:April Richey|April Richey]]
 
* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
* 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:
 
** Annual Appeals or fund drives
 
** Gala events / auctions
 
** Capital campaigns
 
** Mass media or mailings
 
 
 
== Planning and development ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Dustin Richey|Dustin Richey]]
 
* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
* Maintain sustainability plan
 
* Communicate the vision and purpose of the organization
 
* Create an action plan to accomplish a specific financial/fundraising goal
 
* Identify companies or organizations who have specific synergies with ours
 
* Develop relationships with individual donors and companies
 
* Develop program proposals for grant submissions
 
 
 
== Retail/consignment manager ==
 
* Filled by: [[Mike Barushok]]
 
* Reports to Finances and Fundraising
 
** Create and execute a plan to sell retail and consignment goods in our storefront
 
 
 
== Safety Sultan ==
 
* Filled by: [[User:Clark Shultz|Clark Shultz]]
 
* Reports to Makerspace Director
 
* Manage and provide 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
 
 
 
== Volunteer Coordinator ==
 
* Filled by: UNFILLED!
 
* Identify, maintain, and recruit for volunteer opportunities with MakeICT
 

Revision as of 19:09, 18 June 2019

MakeICT is run entirely by volunteers. Visit http://makeict.org/volunteer to see our latest opportunities!