Are you mechanically minded? Do you understand how tools like laser cutters, 3D printers and wood working equipment work? We need a volunteer or three to keep our tools shipshape, do preventative maintenance, and repair them when needed. Without you we don’t have tools!
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Fortnightly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Investigate any technical issues that have been reported
Perform software updates if required
Assist with IT Hardware audits
Perform quarterly maintenance on equipment
Check the state of consumables
Ensure the clear organisation of all items related to the area
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: An advanced knowledge of 3D printing and reprographics would be desirable but training can be delivered. 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: Art, Craft
Opportunity suitable for: Older people, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? DIY/odd jobs, Training
Skills gained in this role: Cleaning and tidying, Design, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No
Opportunity Accessibility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets, The volunteering location is not accessible
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.
