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2 people are interested
Greeter @ Fix-it Nights
ORGANIZATION: Tacoma Tool Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
What's a tool library?
We’re just like a regular library, but with tools instead of books.
The Tacoma Tool Library provides low-cost access to shared tools and other durable goods and encourages re-use, repair, and reduced consumption.
Want to borrow tools? It’s easy and low-cost to become a member. Members can borrow any of our 2,000+ available tools-everything from hammer drills to hand weeders-for two weeks with no charge. Use the tools, clean them, and return them to the library when you’re done. That’s it!
Join us at Fix-it Nights as a GreeterVolunteers welcome community members into the tool library, answering any general questions about Fix-it Nights, determine if the broken item is viable for a fix, help with sign-in and help with setup and breakdown.
This role occurs during Fix-it Nights which are Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm. Greeters should expect to arrive 30 minutes early for set up and stay 30 minutes after for breakdown.
Suggested skills for this position are:- Customer service: talking with people, listening to and understanding questions, and providing information.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Ability to lift 30 lbs easily (not necessary, but helpful)
1 Shift
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03:30 PM to 06:00 PM
Fix-it Nights occur every Thursday evening
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Tacoma Tool Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tacoma Tool Library
Location:
1100 Court F, Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Mission Statement
Tacoma Tool Library lowers the barriers to tackling projects by providing tools, knowledge, space and support so that people can improve their lives. Our work will lead to empowered individuals, increased involvement, reduced consumption, more entrepreneurship, better looking neighborhoods, a stronger sharing economy, and a more resilient community.
Description
The library provides low cost access to shared tools and other durable goods, and encourages re-use, repair, and reduced consumption. In addition, it hosts a safe community space for learning how to use household tools, and empowers Tacoma residents to care for their homes and neighborhoods, house by house and block by block.
Want to borrow tools? It’s easy and low-cost to become a member. Members can borrow any of our 1,700+ available tools-everything from hammer drills to hand weeders-for a week with no charge. Use the tools, clean them, and return them to the library when you’re done. That’s it!
Tacoma Tool Library is fiscally sponsored by Zero Waste Washington.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1100 Court FTacoma, WA 98402
DATE POSTED
June 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Fix-it Nights are 1 1/2 hours long, including setup and breakdown, this roles time commitment is 2 1/2 hours.