There is a lot going on at the Fab Lab at all times. One of the largest challenges is the sheer number of things to do and maintain at the Fab Lab. Our Champions program is the way that people with specialized skills can use their knowledge and training to help benefit everyone in the community! Champions teach beginners classes, upkeep/maintain equipment, participate in our events, and answer the hard questions our members come up with. They also get a say in what new equipment we need, what supplies to order, and how to design the different areas!
Right now we need Champions for several areas, including Laser cutting, 3D printing, software/computer lab, wood shop, stained glass, jewelry, screen printing, Artistic outreach, Tufting, leatherworking, sign making/papercrafts, general maintenance, website, outreach, and CNC machining.
Champions are expected to volunteer a few hours a week to maintain and check up on their areas, and can request other volunteers when needed to keep things running smoothly. The beginner classes are anywhere from once every 3 months for a few hours, to once a month for a few hours.
This is a great way to add to a resume for those students who have an interest in making! Whether the interest is in your field of study or not, showing that you care enough to volunteer regularly and have hobbies and interests outside of work is a powerful multiplier in todays job market.
