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There are lots of ways to help.  
There are lots of ways to help, here are a few: jump in on one of our current projects to improve the space for everyone, teach a class, help out with "behind the scenes" administration, donate money or supplies.


- Volunteer at an [https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Hackerspace/ upcoming event]!
== Contribute To This Wiki ==
*[[:Category:StyleGuides|Wiki Editing Style Guides]]
*[https://wiki.tampahackerspace.com/Special:Categories Wiki category list]


- Teach a class!
== Current Projects ==


- Volunteer for our Making The Future program
Routine Laser Cutter maintenance  (contact [https://tampahackerspace.slack.com/team/leebc Bryan Lee], [https://tampahackerspace.slack.com/messages/C0GQ3BNTG #laser_engraver slack channel])
*Ongoing procedure development


- Help fundraise. Ever wrote a grant application before?
Clear out donation / storage area (contact Peter Harshberger or #donations channel in slack),
* Set up date tagging system & display area for items members are free to take
* Dispose of unusable items and excess "hackable bits"
* Organize items to be kept


- Sort and tear down donated items
== Other Ways to Help ==


- Update the wiki (See the [[Style Guides]] for example pages - copy & paste from the edit box to save yourself some typing!)
- Join [https://tampahackerspace.slack.com/archives/C0GPV004W #volunteer] slack channel.


- Pitch in on routine upkeep tasks: ''clean up after yourself'', clear off tables, throw away trash, refill TP / paper towels, put tools away, clean bathrooms, restock fridge beverages, sweep floors, take garbage out to dumpster, ...


We also have some specific needs right now. Some are small, some are big.
- Volunteer at an [https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Hackerspace/ upcoming event], especially [[:Category:Kids|Kids' Open Make]] days (contact [https://tampahackerspace.slack.com/team/tabinfl Tracey Birch], [https://tampahackerspace.slack.com/messages/C4T1YA1U1 #kids slack channel])


- Remove yarn from 3D printer drawers, load in filament and label.
- Teach a class
 
- Electrical work
 
- Install software on computers
 
- Organize materials stock
 
 
Members are requested to volunteer four hours per month.


- Help fundraise. Ever wrote a grant application before?


- Update this wiki with information useful to our members - see the [[Style Guides]] for example pages - copy & paste from the edit box to save yourself some typing! (join #wiki on Slack)


== Donations needed ==
== Donations needed ==


Cash is also nice but we're happy to get donations of materials. We keep a list updated on our Trello page and have a few requests specific to the Kids's Open Make.
Cash is nice but we're happy to get donations of materials,
 
• Felt
 
• Scissors
 
• Hot glue guns and sticks
 
• LEGO
 
• Paint shirts (or other coveralls)
 
• Card stock


• rubber bands
The hackerspace can always use the following:
* Air conditioning filters (prefer MERV 9 or higher)
** 12.30x1 (4931)
** 20x24x1 (4933)
** 20x20x1 (4935)
* 3d printer filament, see [[:Category:3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* Paper towels
* Toilet paper
* Garbage bags (55-65 gallon general use, 95 gallon for planer/drum sander)
* Batteries (9-volt, AA, AAA, and coin cell / 2032)


For Kids' Open Make projects:


* Cigar boxes and any interesting, sturdy project-sized boxes
* White glue
* Wooden craft ("popsicle") sticks
* Arts & Crafts kits (if pieces are missing, PLEASE let us know!)
* Polymer clay
* Yarn and embroidery floss
* Felt and fabric remnants
* Card stock, drawing/watercolor paper, scrapbooking paper
* Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, paper fasteners
* Electronic components: LEDs, resistors, switches & buttons, wire
* Paint smocks / shirts (or other cover-ups, for messy projects)
* Hot glue guns and sticks


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Latest revision as of 19:54, 3 September 2024

There are lots of ways to help, here are a few: jump in on one of our current projects to improve the space for everyone, teach a class, help out with "behind the scenes" administration, donate money or supplies.

Contribute To This Wiki

Current Projects

Routine Laser Cutter maintenance (contact Bryan Lee, #laser_engraver slack channel)

  • Ongoing procedure development

Clear out donation / storage area (contact Peter Harshberger or #donations channel in slack),

  • Set up date tagging system & display area for items members are free to take
  • Dispose of unusable items and excess "hackable bits"
  • Organize items to be kept

Other Ways to Help

- Join #volunteer slack channel.

- Pitch in on routine upkeep tasks: clean up after yourself, clear off tables, throw away trash, refill TP / paper towels, put tools away, clean bathrooms, restock fridge beverages, sweep floors, take garbage out to dumpster, ...

- Volunteer at an upcoming event, especially Kids' Open Make days (contact Tracey Birch, #kids slack channel)

- Teach a class

- Help fundraise. Ever wrote a grant application before?

- Update this wiki with information useful to our members - see the Style Guides for example pages - copy & paste from the edit box to save yourself some typing! (join #wiki on Slack)

Donations needed

Cash is nice but we're happy to get donations of materials,

The hackerspace can always use the following:

  • Air conditioning filters (prefer MERV 9 or higher)
    • 12.30x1 (4931)
    • 20x24x1 (4933)
    • 20x20x1 (4935)
  • 3d printer filament, see 3D Printing
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Garbage bags (55-65 gallon general use, 95 gallon for planer/drum sander)
  • Batteries (9-volt, AA, AAA, and coin cell / 2032)

For Kids' Open Make projects:

  • Cigar boxes and any interesting, sturdy project-sized boxes
  • White glue
  • Wooden craft ("popsicle") sticks
  • Arts & Crafts kits (if pieces are missing, PLEASE let us know!)
  • Polymer clay
  • Yarn and embroidery floss
  • Felt and fabric remnants
  • Card stock, drawing/watercolor paper, scrapbooking paper
  • Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, paper fasteners
  • Electronic components: LEDs, resistors, switches & buttons, wire
  • Paint smocks / shirts (or other cover-ups, for messy projects)
  • Hot glue guns and sticks
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