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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. | ||
== Contribute To This Wiki == | |||
*[[:Category:StyleGuides|Wiki Editing Style Guides]] | |||
*[https://wiki.tampahackerspace.com/Special:Categories Wiki category list] | |||
== Current Projects == | == Current Projects == | ||
Routine Laser Cutter maintenance (contact Bryan Lee, #laser_engraver slack channel) | 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 | *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 == | == Other Ways to Help == | ||
- | - 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, ... | ||
- Volunteer | - 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]) | ||
- | - Teach a class | ||
- | - Help fundraise. Ever wrote a grant application before? | ||
- Update | - 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 [[: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 | * White glue | ||
* Wooden craft ("popsicle") sticks | * Wooden craft ("popsicle") sticks | ||
* Arts & Crafts kits (if pieces are missing, PLEASE let us know!) | * Arts & Crafts kits (if pieces are missing, PLEASE let us know!) | ||
* Polymer clay | * Polymer clay | ||
* Yarn and embroidery floss | * Yarn and embroidery floss | ||
* Felt and fabric remnants | * Felt and fabric remnants | ||
* Card stock, drawing/watercolor paper, scrapbooking paper | * Card stock, drawing/watercolor paper, scrapbooking paper | ||
* Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, paper fasteners | * Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, paper fasteners | ||
* Electronic components: LEDs, resistors, switches & buttons, wire | * Electronic components: LEDs, resistors, switches & buttons, wire | ||
* Paint smocks / shirts (or other cover-ups, for messy projects) | * Paint smocks / shirts (or other cover-ups, for messy projects) | ||
* Hot glue guns and sticks | * Hot glue guns and sticks | ||
[[Category:HowTo]] | [[Category:HowTo]] | ||
[[Category:Membership]] | |||
[[Category:README FIRST]] | |||
[[Category:Main]] | |||
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