RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching

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1355 Ridder Park DriveSan Jose, CA 95131 United States

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Educator Workroom Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | San Jose, CA 95131

The RAFT Educator Workroom is a creative workspace equipped with various materials and tools to meet educators’ needs in creating resources for their classrooms. These materials and tools include a large collection of Ellison dies, paper cutters, laminators, and a computer with a printer. RAFT seeks volunteers to work with RAFT retail staff to help serve the Educator Workroom. This will serve as a critical part of helping RAFT support educators! WHAT WOULD YOU DO ● Offer a welcoming environment for educators ● Make sure educators have an appointment to use the resources as well as help them make a reservation ● Maintain equipment in working condition ● Provide educators with simple training in Workroom resources (die-cuts, laminator, binding machine, etc.) ● Organize and straighten the space as needed. This includes wiping down surfaces after use to prepare for the next member to use ● Manage and track consumable materials (binder combs, tape, loose paper, etc.) ● Help ensure members pay for the paper that is used ● Monitor die-cut inventory to ensure no resource goes missing ● Simple processing of donations for the RAFT Store during downtime WHOM WE ARE LOOKING FOR This is a great opportunity for retirees interested in volunteering as well as those who are passionate about art and crafts. We need volunteers to help us during store hours on Tuesday through Sunday, emphasizing Saturday. Shifts will be for 3 hours and will take place between 9 am-4 pm. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS ● Customer Service- High-quality interaction with staff and members ● Organized ● Work with limited supervision ● Able to lift up to 20 Ibs. ● Clear background check (RAFT to pay for) ● Be fully vaccinated and boosted (one shot) against COVID-19 If interested, please submit a letter of interest and include a resume, if available, to Human Resources, at HR@Raft.net. Learn more about RAFT online. Please visit: https://raft.net/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/

Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
Maker Mobile Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | San Jose, CA 95131

RAFT’s Maker Mobile Van Program services schools and communities in the greater San Jose region. We bring all the tools and materials to engage students and educators in a wide range of hands-on STEAM activities that encourage creativity, ingenuity, and experimentation. These events include makerspace builds, STEAM kit builds, and design challenge activities. We seek volunteers to help co-facilitate our Maker Mobile activities with students in grades K-8. You will be partnered with one of our experienced RAFT Education Team members. This is a great opportunity to work directly with students in a fun and highly engaging learning environment. Join us in inspiring the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and creators! WHAT WOULD YOU DO ● Help with Maker Mobile activities and materials preparations. ● Support the facilitation of Maker Mobile activities for K-8 grade students under the supervision of RAFT staff. ● Help with setup and take down of school sites and community Maker Mobile activities. WHOM WE ARE LOOKING FOR We need volunteers who are available during the school week and can meet us at a school site for a half or full day. Maker Mobile events typically start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Most schools we serve are within Santa Clara County. This is a great opportunity for retired teachers, engineers, and those interested in pursuing a career in education. Although it is not required, a background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Arts and/or Math) would be helpful. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: ● Participate in mandatory volunteer training ● Willingness to work with students in grades K-8 ● Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. ● Ability to stand for long periods when working with students ● Can commit at least two full days a month ● Comfort with using handheld power tools such as impact drivers (Optional) ● Proof of vaccination and at least one booster shot against COVID ● Complete compliance training ● Clear TB test and background check (paid for by RAFT) If interested, please submit a letter of interest and include a resume, if available, to Human Resources, at HR@Raft.net. Learn more about RAFT or Maker Mobile online. Visit: https://raft.net/how-you-can-help/volunteer-opportunities/

Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023

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RAFT’s mission is to help educators transform a child’s learning experience through hands-on education to one that inspires the joy and discovery of learning.

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RAFT’s vision is to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and creators, by providing educators with STEAM learning resources.

Your Support Helps Educators

We provide recycled and low-cost STEAM learning materials, makerspace support, and professional development workshops for over 8,000 educators and their 150,000 students in the Bay Area and nationwide.

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by Karen M. (December 5, 2016)

Great opportunity to help with packaging, labeling, pricing, sorting the required material provided. We met other people in students in college. It's a great way to give back and help organizations that support teachers! I would recommend for students and parents. I went with my nieces and my husband.

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by Ally K. from San Jose, CA (October 25, 2016)

I volunteered several times at the RAFT location in Redwood City and really enjoyed my time there. The staff was friendly and the tasks were great (lots of organizational stuff). A nice environment to be in!

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by Ann K. (May 16, 2014)

Great place to volunteer as an individual or as a group. Easy to sign up for a volunteer slot on their online calendar. Lovely to see all the various kits set up for teachers to use, and the different tools used to experience concepts. Love that at the winter holiday time, they allow teachers even more free books to give to their kids as gifts.

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