This Weekend, Hours Vary
Help build out the new space! See this Discourse thread for details.
Saturday, 2/1, 3-5PM
Join the Steward On Duty in the wood shop to complete maintenance tasks. Look for the yellow vest!
Ongoing
Host orientations! If you’re interested in showing new members what Asmbly has to offer, please reach out to me or respond to this post.
Volunteer at Asmbly! Feb 4-Feb 9
This Weekend, Hours Vary
Help build out the new space! See this Discourse thread for details.
Now through March 6th
Become a fundraising champion! In person meeting with more details on
February 6th @ 6PM. Many local businesses offer matching incentives - check
if your employer participates!
Ongoing
Host orientations! If you’re interested in showing new members what Asmbly
has to offer, please reach out to me or respond to this post.
Volunteer at Asmbly! Feb 10-Feb 16
This Weekend, Hours Vary
Help build out the new space! See this Discourse thread for details.
Now through March 6th
Become a fundraising champion! Many local businesses offer matching incentives - check if your employer participates!
Ongoing
Help us clean the shop and maintain equipment. Join the Woodshop Steward On Duty on Saturdays from 3-5 PM for guidance!
Volunteer at Asmbly! Feb 19-24
Friday, February 21st, 8AM-5PM
Community Work Day! Help us tackle big projects while the shop is closed. This is the most effective way to volunteer - we have a long punch list for folks of all skill levels. Help improve YOUR shop! Food provided. 
Deadline Fast Approaching
Help add finishing touches to the expansion! See this Discourse thread for details.
Volunteer at Asmbly! March 12-16
Saturday, March 15th, 11:30AM-2:30PM
Help keep our 3D printers running smoothly at the upcoming 3DP volunteer day. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just curious about how the machines work, we would love to have your help.
Saturday, March 15th, 3-5PM
Join the Woodshop Steward On Duty to complete maintenance tasks. Look for the yellow vest!
Ongoing
The expansion isn’t finished just yet! Pitch in to help get the new metal shop up and running. Details on Discourse.
Volunteer at Asmbly! March 19-26
Daylight Hours through March 22nd
The expansion isn’t finished just yet! Pitch in to help get the new metal shop
up and running. Details on Discourse.
Saturday, March 22nd, 3-5PM
Join the Woodshop Steward On Duty to complete maintenance tasks.
Look for the yellow vest!
Ongoing
Interested in telling folks about Asmbly? Consider joining the Outreach team!
The metal shop needs your help! @mgmoore will be in there Thursday-Sunday, but Saturday will be the day they move the bulk of the remaining equipment over. If you’ve been meaning to get involved, this is the time! Lots of cleaning, organizing and painting to do as well! Link below with more details. Metal Shop Move - Thursday through Sunday, but mainly SATURDAY!
Volunteer at Asmbly! April 1-8
Thursday, April 3rd, 5-8PM
Join @NickE for Volunteer Day: Lasers! While the
focus is on cleaning and maintenance, it’s also a chance to connect, ask
questions, and learn best practices. Open to all—just show up!
Saturday, April 5th, 3-5PM
Join the Woodshop Steward On Duty to complete maintenance tasks. This week it’s @keithwiggans. Look for the yellow vest or steward apron!
Ongoing
Interested in becoming a woodshop steward on duty? Message me for info!
Heads up I have had some stuff come up and won’t be able to lead the Laser Volunteer day today.
In lieu of dabbing this event this month, I encourage everyone to go to the light burn discussion and laser SIG detailed in this thread. Lightburn: the rest of the story - #4 by jamesfreeman
I’ll leave the first hour of the volunteer day blocked off in case folks want to meet in there and chat, but we don’t have many (or really any) pending maintenance tasks.
Volunteer at Asmbly! April 8-15
ASAP
Got an “I want to break something” attitude? We need help removing tile from
the old metal shop floor! We have a tile jack (easy to use — we’ll show you
how) and have already cleared a lot. Contact @Rolo or @jamesfreeman if interested!
Sunday, April 13th, 130-330PM
Join Wood Turning shop lead @drew.hynes in cleaning and maintaining our lathes!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the shop. No experience
necessary.
Monday, April 14th, 10AM-12PM
Help fix up the highest use shop at Asmbly, our woodshop! Join one of our
Woodshop Leads @Glory2God and knock a couple maintenance tasks off the list.
We’ll be doing a lot of tool sharpening in the turning area on Sunday! Swing by if you want to freshen up on that as well.
Volunteer at Asmbly! April 23-30
Saturday, April 26th, 3-5PM
Interested in volunteering in the woodshop, but don’t know where to start? Join the steward on duty in cleaning and maintaining equipment! Look for the yellow vest!
Ongoing
Learn the ins and outs of our wiki! Try your hand at adding info you wish you
had when you started at Asmbly. Start here!
Volunteer at Asmbly! May 1-7
Thursday, May 1st, 5-8PM
Join the Laser Shop Lead to clean and maintain the laser space! Learn how to keep it running smoothly while connecting with the volunteer team.
Saturday, May 3rd, 3-5PM
Join the woodshop steward on duty to complete maintenance tasks. Look for the yellow vest! Interested in becoming a steward on duty? DM me!
Ongoing
Interested in showing potential members what Asmbly has to offer?
Consider becoming an orientation host! DM me for details.
Volunteer at Asmbly! May 8-14
Sunday, May 11th, 130-330PM
Keep things looking sharp in the wood turning area. Help Wood Lathe Shop Lead @drew.hynes with maintenance tasks and learn more about the craft!
Monday, May 12th, 10AM-12PM
Join @Glory2God for a general woodshop cleaning and maintenance session! It’s
a great opportunity to get more familiar with the equipment and learn from
our experienced volunteer leaders.
Ongoing
We’re in need of a volunteer that is either experienced in sewing machine
maintenance, or patient and detail oriented to give our pair of Janome Mod
19 Sewing Machines a deep cleaning! Talk to @NickE if interested!
And don’t forget about Electronics Office Hours on Saturday! It’s not a volunteer day, but if you’re new to the world or electronics or just want to connect with other experienced members, definitely drop by! That’ll be led by @JohnWickham this Saturday, May 10th, from 12-2PM
Volunteer at Asmbly! May 15-21
Saturday, May 17th, 1130AM-230PM
Help keep our printers running smoothly. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just
curious about how the machines work, we would love to have your assistance!
Needed for June and July - Onboarding Soon!
Volunteer as a chaperone at our upcoming summer camps! Volunteering
can earn you free membership, or allow your child to attend the camp for
free! Minimum 20 hour commitment. Details here.
Ongoing
Do you have experience in search engine optimization? Have you worked
with google’s website traffic tools? We’re looking for a volunteer to help us
reach our audience! DM for details.
Hello, I’m new to the community and am interested in volunteering this Saturday. How does sign up work?
Hi Jaqueline - no signup necessary. Just show up!
Volunteer at Asmbly! May 22-29
Volunteer Day: Ceramics
Thursday, May 22nd, 6PM-8PM
Help @julirenner clean and maintain our new ceramics shop, and get to
know some of our incredible volunteers in the process.
Volunteer Day: Metal Shop
Saturday, May 24th, 1230PM-230PM
Volunteers will assist @SavHarvey with cleaning, organizing, and
maintaining tools and equipment to ensure a safe shop for all. Connect with
our metal shop leadership and learn more about the tools you use.
Volunteer Day: Woodshop
Monday, May 26th, 630PM-8:30PM
Join @phurfphurf for a woodshop cleaning and maintenance session! It’s
a great opportunity to get more familiar with the equipment and learn from
our experienced volunteer leaders.
Reminder that you do not need to register for these events or have any experience to volunteer. Volunteer Days are open to all. Just show up ready to learn!
Volunteer at Asmbly! June 4-11
June 4th-7th, Evenings
Help get the metal shop ready for our Grand Reopening Party on Sunday! See this thread for
details or reach out to @mgmoore directly. He’s leading the charge.
Thursday, June 5th, 5-7PM
Join @NickE to clean and maintain the laser space for Volunteer Day!
Sunday, June 8th, 130-6PM
Volunteer for the party itself! Help us set up, tear down, host informal tours, or pick up
supplies. Sign up for a shift here!
Monday, June 9th, 10AM-12PM
Join @Glory2God for a woodshop cleaning and maintenance session! It’s a great
opportunity to get more familiar with the equipment and learn from our experienced volunteer
leaders.
Reminder that you do not need be a member or have experience to volunteer. These opportunities are open to all. Just show up ready to learn!
If you’d like to become a part of the volunteer team, you can learn more on our wiki.
Hope to see you all there!
Volunteer at Asmbly! June 20-27
We’ve got a bunch of volunteer opportunities coming up in the next few days! Just a reminder that these volunteer days count toward free membership if you’re enrolled in our volunteer program, and they’re open to everyone, even non-members.
If you’ve ever been curious about woodworking, woodturning, or 3D printing, these upcoming volunteer days are a perfect chance to jump in, meet some knowledgeable folks, and start getting comfortable with new equipment. Come lend a hand and learn something new!
Volunteer: 3D Printing - Saturday, June 21st, 1130-230PM
Help keep our printers running smoothly. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just curious about how the machines work, we would love to have your assistance. Hosted by @aneel, our 3D Printing Shop Lead.
Volunteer: Wood Turning - Sunday, June 22nd, 130-330PM
Keep things looking sharp in the wood turning area. Help @drew.hynes with maintenance tasks and learn more about the craft! This is a criminally underutilized time to speak with Drew about all things wood. Help him sharpen some tools and learn about the lathes!
Volunteer: Woodshop - Monday, June 23rd, 630-830PM
Join @phurfphurf for a woodshop cleaning and maintenance session! This is the Asmbly shop that requires the most maintenance, so there’s always plenty to do. If you’d like to help us keep Asmbly in tip top shape, coming to a volunteer day is a great way to help.
These events are open to all, but if you’d like to become a part of the volunteer team, you can learn more on our wiki.