Hackspace Volunteers

Are you interested in helping people? do you like doing different activities such as gaming, filming, arts and crafts, 3D printing, woodwork or electronics? Or perhaps you would just like to gain experience with general reception or administrative duties. Hack Oldham run various activities for people in the community and they are looking for volunteers to assist with them.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

• Greet Visitors
• Answer the phone
• Give tours of the space
• Basic administration
• Assist members where possible with projects
• Act as fire warden (With Training)
• Act as first aider (With Training)
• Open/Close the building.

Training:

Induction to organisation Full training on all aspects of the role. Regular updates on organisational activities. Support, advice and guidance, from Volunteer Coordinator

Skill and Qualifications Required:

Excellent telephone manner and people skills, basic computer literacy is a bonus. Outgoing, friendly and proactive character. Be comfortable volunteering within a group or by yourself. Good communication skills. Being able to use your own initiative but be able to ask for help when you need

Areas of Interest: Community, Craft, Film, IT, Public events
Opportunity suitable for: Older people, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? IT, Reception, Social media
Skills gained in this role: Creativity, IT, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No
Opportunity Accessibility: Accessible toilets

About the host organisation

Hosted by: Hack Oldham
Organisation Profile: Hack Oldham is a non-profit social enterprise. We run community groups, a co-working space, event space and makerspace, giving the people of Oldham and surrounding areas affordable access to space and resources for work, education and play. We are looking for volunteers who can assist with that. Our co-working and maker space is open daily and receives a growing number of visitors who all come for their own reasons, we need people in the space who can help them get the best possible experience from their visit.