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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98402
Volunteers in this area play an instrumental role in keeping the tool inventory up and running for members. Tasks include simple and complex electric tool repairs and preventative maintenance. This role offers greater flexibility in time commitment and scheduling on an as-needed basis for tools needing repair. Suggested skills for this position are: Above-average tool use/proficiency required Safe DIY repair experience preferred Tool/shop safety knowledge Ability to lift 30 lbs easily (not necessary, but helpful)
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98402
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 Fixer We are seeking skilled fixers, sewers, student apprentices...anyone who likes to tinker... to repair items at our weekly Fix-it Nights. If you like figuring out how things work and taking things apart, come have fun with us! We are a group that likes to collaborate, learn things together and mentor those who have an interest. We need fixers with expertise in repairing small appliances, electrical items such as lamps and vacuums, furniture, clothing and textiles for mending, electronics, computers, jewelry and eyeglasses, toys and tools. Fixers can bring their own equipment and tools. We will provide small supplies and some tools. Fixers are volunteers who are not expected to have answers for every fix. This role occurs during Fix-it Nights which are Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm. Fixers should arrive 15 minutes early and should expect to stay 15 minutes after closing. Suggested skills for this position are: Above-average tool use/proficiency required Safe DIY repair experience preferred Tool/shop safety knowledge Ability to lift 30 lbs easily (not necessary, but helpful
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98402
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 Greeter Volunteers 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)
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98402
During Tool Lending Service hours, volunteers are responsible for building tool reservation orders, checking tools in and out, inspecting and reshelving tools, writing maintenance tickets, and general customer service including phone support to the public and members alike. Suggested skills for this position include: Customer service: talking with people, listening to and understanding questions and problems, providing information about TTL from memory or finding it efficiently from other staff or our website, etc. Computer/tech literacy (esp. using a touch-screen tablet) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to lift 30 lbs easily (not necessary, but helpful) Math and money-handling Volunteer perks include a free one-year membership and early access to tools.
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Tacoma, WA 98401
We are seeking qualified and motivated individuals to fill open seats on the TTL board. Tool knowledge is helpful, but not required. Part of our mission is tool education, so don’t worry if you aren’t an expert on household tools. In aligning with our mission, we expect TTL to be a welcoming and inclusive place, particularly for groups who are not traditionally encouraged to use tools. People from historically marginalized communities are welcome and encouraged to join our board. If you are excited about what we do, we warmly invite you to become more involved! A few of the responsibilities include: Attend monthly board meetings, having read that month’s board packet ahead of the meeting. Meetings occur virtually and in person. Commit to at least one 2-year term. Be open to running for an officer position in subsequent term. Office positions include Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary or Treasurer. Participate in at least one of the following sub-committees: Finance, Governance, Operations. Interested? Take the first step! Please contact us at governance@tacomatoollibrary.org for more information. A board member will follow up with you soon! Learn more at https://tacomatoollibrary.org/board-recruitment/
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2023
