Question 1

Do I need to be a member to volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Except for a few circumstances, no! We are a fully volunteer-run organization and take help where we can get it.

You do not need to be a member to volunteer with our classes, events, building, or fundraising  committees, or help on space improvement days.

You do need to be a member to serve on our Board, on the Planning Committee, on our Critical Services Committee, or to have access to our social media accounts on the Marketing Committee.

Question 2

How do I teach a class at MAKE Roanoke?

Accepted Answer

Email the classes committee at classes-committee@makeroanoke.org with what you'd like to teach and your availability. We choose our Classes and Maker Minis once a quarter in our Quarterly Class Selection meeting on these days:First Monday of MarchFirst Monday of JuneLast Monday of AugustFirst Monday of December

Question 3

How do I find out about volunteer opportunities at MAKE Roanoke?

Accepted Answer

One-off or short-term volunteering opportunities are shared in our Discord using the role @volunteer. You can assign/unassign this role to yourself in the Channels & Roles channel in our Discord.

If you want to join a committee for a more regular volunteer gig, please reach out to us via email or on Discord.

Question 4

What does the Events Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The events committee:
Researches events for MAKE Roanoke to attend
Examples include Juneteenth Family Reunion, Clean Valley Council's Repair Fair, Compost Fest, and the Daisy Art Parade
Coordinates details and paperwork for those events
Coordinates volunteers for community events
Volunteering at a community event is usually staffing a table and talking to people about MAKE Roanoke as they come by. 
Some events, like the Repair Fair, volunteering can mean putting your making skills to the test!
Sometimes we'll have community projects, like the annual Daisy Art Parade, where volunteers work together on a project over several weeks.
Coordinates event items such as display projects and tables, tents, etc.

Question 5

What does the Classes Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Classes Committee:
Coordinates with volunteers who want to teach a class or Maker Mini
Schedules Classes and Maker Minis
We try to schedule classes a quarter at a time at our Quarterly Class Selection Meeting, the first Mondays of March, June, September, and December
Works with instructors and the Board to determine purchasing material needs and reimbursements as appropriate
Coordinates with the Marketing Committee on advertising classes
Assists with check-ins and payments on Class Day

Question 6

What does the Marketing Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Marketing Committee:Markets Classes, Events, and more on Social MediaMakes the graphicsMakes Events here on the websitePosts Announcements on DiscordKeeps the Website and Link Page up to date

Question 7

What does the Fundraising Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Fundraising Committee:
Brainstorms and researches fundraiser ideas
Researches and assists the Board in applying for Grants and Sponsorships
Coordinates with other committees to carry out the fundraisers
Tells us where to eat each month by coordinating our Bite-Size Charity Fundraisers at local restaurants

Question 8

What does the Planning Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Planning Committee is a combination of all the committees. We meet twice a month to work together and with the Board to ensure MAKE Roanoke operates smoothly.

Question 9

What does the Critical Services Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Critical Services Committee:
Maintains our server rack
Maintains our security system
Maintains Member Matters, our membership management software
Is in charge of our Google Workspace
Maintain the online infrastructure for our Wiki
Manages many other digital services for members and the space

Critical Services Committee members are all Board appointed.

Question 10

What does the Building Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Building Committee:
Coordinates with Shop Captains and the Board to solve shop needs and building problems
Works with the city on any permitting needs
Coordinates the build out of the space

Question 11

What does the Website Committee do?

Accepted Answer

The Website Committee makes sure the website
Has accurate information about MAKE Roanoke
Has easy to find resources for both Members and Non-Members alike
Announces events and news from MAKE Roanoke

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