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Nottingham Hackspace '''only''' exists because of volunteers.  Members (and sometimes non-members) put in a huge amount of time every month to ensure the smooth running the Hackspace.
{{Overview}}
'''Would you like to do something for the hackspace!''' Remember the space is what its members make it.  


If you want to donate some of your time to the Hackspace, but are not sure what you can do, simply pick something from the list on this page!  Some of these jobs you can just do, some have timeframes and some will need a little bit a work before you can start. The Hackspace needs you and is grateful for any time you can give!
This page lists the different ways to volunteer at Nottingham Hackspace, including small tasks, events, teams and large scale projects.


The jobs are arranged into five categories:
Nottingham Hackspace only exists because members volunteer time to make the space usable and create improvements. Members aren't paid for the things they do, including the trustees. Members put in a huge amount of time every month to ensure the smooth running the Hackspace.


* '''All the time''': These jobs always need doing, probably repeatedly
The things listed below represent a number of different ways to volunteer, some of which will probably suit you better than others:
* '''Anytime''': These jobs don't have a specific time
* '''One off''': These jobs will happen once, probably at a specific time
* '''Repeating''': These jobs will happen repeatedly
* '''Groups''': Groups are responsible for certain areas of the hackspace and always need new members


* '''[[Teams]]''': Self-organising groups of hackspace members who look after specific areas, and have monthly budgets to spend on them.


== All the Time ==
* '''[[Events]]''': Drop-in events organised around specific collective tasks.


=== Basic Cleaning ===
* '''[[Chores]]''': Small, non-disruptive things that repeat and you can do by yourself.


This list of tasks always need doing - it doesn't really matter when they were last done, they need doing again.
* '''[[ToDo]]''': Outstanding tasks listed on the Trello.


* Sweep and mop studio floor
* '''[[Infrastructure projects]]''': Specific bits of infrastructure done by ad hoc teams. Scale varies greatly.
* Empty rubbish bins, replace binliners
* Change towels (workshop, kitchen, bathroom)
* Launder towels
* Hoover blue room and member's storage
* Sweep and mop kitchen floor
* Wiping down the kitchen counters and surfaces
* Organising the kitchen cupboards
* Clearing out the fridge and pantry of expired food
* Hoover workshop
* Sweep electronics bench
* Clean toilets
* Tidy blue room
* Tidy studio
* Tidy comfy area


== Anytime ==
=== Open Night ===
* Organising the media area in the comfy area so that the cables, computers, game systems and peripherals are easy to get to and put away
Happens every Wednesday from 18:30, and we always need members to welcome visitors, talk to them and give hackspace tours. [[hackspace tour|Giving a tour is easy]].
 
== One Off ==
 
=== Derby Mini Maker Faire ===
* Members to man the stand
* Finished projects to show off
* Works in progress to show off
 
== Repeating ==
 
=== Open Night Tours ===
 
Every Wednesday is open night, and we get between 2 and 20 visitors every Wednesday. Anyone can do a member tour.  Simply turn up on a Wednesday and talk to the people already doing tours - they can talk you through what to cover.


=== Hack the Space ===
=== Hack the Space ===
A day/s of tidying, tweaking and revising the space to be more organised and work in better ways for everyone.


Every first Sunday of the month is '''Hack the Space'''.  Members get together and help make the space better.  There are tasks for all skill levels.  It runs from 11am, feel free to put in an hour, a couple of hours or all day.  You can just turn up and someone will give you a job!
Check out our [[Hack the Space Days]] wiki page for details of the next and previous events.
 
=== Members Meeting ===
 
Every first Wednesday of the month is the open members meeting.  This is where the majority of space governance happens, and we always need people to come along and throw in their opinions and help with tasks that come out of the meeting.  It starts at 8pm in the blue room and normally lasts an hour.  Everyone is welcome, you can simply turn up.
 
== Groups ==
 
=== Consumables ===
 
The consumables groups look after all those things in the space that we need again and again - from toilet roll to stanley knife blades.  If you are interested in helping out, shout up in [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nottinghack/EV5Z48SiZrQ this thread] on the google group
 
=== Tools ===
 
The tools group is starting to look at all our tools to see what we need and what needs replacing. If you would like to help, contact [mailto:congojoe@gmail.com Joe]


=== Safety ===
=== Members' Meetings ===
On the first Wednesday of every month, members meet to discuss and vote on any issues arising for the space. Each meeting also needs someone to chair and someone to take minutes. If you'd like to bring a suggestion (like a equipment move or a purchase) to a meeting [[meeting suggestion template|this guide]] is a good start for getting ideas together, and sharing before the meeting.


The safety team page is at [[Safety_Team]].
=== Public Events ===
From hackspace open days to mini maker faires, we sometimes have a hackspace presence at various events. Members are generally welcome (and needed!) to demonstrate projects and answer questions form the public.


Please _do_ get involved via the mailing list.
== Chores ==
There are many small chores you can do at the hackspace to help - mainly tidying and cleaning.  See the [[Chores]] page for a list with some ideas.


=== Communications ===
{{Volunteering}}


The communications group look after our outward facing presence, such as our website, newsletter, twitter and facebook.  More details can be found at [[Group:Communications]]
[[Category:Infrastructure]]
[[Category:Teams]]
[[Category:ToDo]]
[[Category:About]]

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Would you like to do something for the hackspace! Remember the space is what its members make it.

This page lists the different ways to volunteer at Nottingham Hackspace, including small tasks, events, teams and large scale projects.

Nottingham Hackspace only exists because members volunteer time to make the space usable and create improvements. Members aren't paid for the things they do, including the trustees. Members put in a huge amount of time every month to ensure the smooth running the Hackspace.

The things listed below represent a number of different ways to volunteer, some of which will probably suit you better than others:

  • Teams: Self-organising groups of hackspace members who look after specific areas, and have monthly budgets to spend on them.
  • Events: Drop-in events organised around specific collective tasks.
  • Chores: Small, non-disruptive things that repeat and you can do by yourself.
  • ToDo: Outstanding tasks listed on the Trello.

Open Night

Happens every Wednesday from 18:30, and we always need members to welcome visitors, talk to them and give hackspace tours. Giving a tour is easy.

Hack the Space

A day/s of tidying, tweaking and revising the space to be more organised and work in better ways for everyone.

Check out our Hack the Space Days wiki page for details of the next and previous events.

Members' Meetings

On the first Wednesday of every month, members meet to discuss and vote on any issues arising for the space. Each meeting also needs someone to chair and someone to take minutes. If you'd like to bring a suggestion (like a equipment move or a purchase) to a meeting this guide is a good start for getting ideas together, and sharing before the meeting.

Public Events

From hackspace open days to mini maker faires, we sometimes have a hackspace presence at various events. Members are generally welcome (and needed!) to demonstrate projects and answer questions form the public.

Chores

There are many small chores you can do at the hackspace to help - mainly tidying and cleaning. See the Chores page for a list with some ideas.

Volunteering
Methods Reoccurring tasks • ToDo • Cleaning the hackspace • Waste and Recycling Initiative • Infrastructure projects • Projects looking for collaborators • Events • Newsletter • Hack the Space Days • Hackspace tour • Member's meetings • Trustees
Teams 3D Printing • Bike • Comms • Craft • Electronics • Infrastructure • Laser • Membership • Metalworking • Network • Resources and Snackspace • Safety • Software • Tools • Woodworking
Google Group • Discord
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