Become a Volunteer: wonderlabs @ Deer Dr.
Since our shops often do not have a safety monitor, access to any given shop is predicated on your ability to demonstrate your prior knowledge and ability to use a given space safely. Volunteers are required to meet the safety standards of the labs they support. If you are just starting out or need some refreshers, we encourage you to sign up for our classes and get comfortable in the shop before becoming a volunteer.
** Please Read: Below is more information about becoming a volunteer of the Wonderlabs @ Deer Drive. Scroll down to learn about various volunteer opportunities, membership perks, and sign-up procedures. All volunteers are required to sign-up through this page in order to be incorporated into the volunteer program.**
Volunteers fuel creativity
Volunteers make WonderLabs a safe and creative learning environment. Whether you’re teaching, making, or maintaining the shop, you are an integral part of the learning ecosystem.
Your presence and time matters.
Begin your volunteer journey to share your unique gifts and contribute to the WonderLab community!
Types of Volunteers
Foundational Volunteer
Project Mentor / Volunteer Teacher
Specialized Volunteer
Foundational Volunteers:
Most volunteers will contribute in this category.
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Community Maker Volunteer: Work on personal projects during designated volunteer hours while remaining available to assist students and maintain a safe shop environment.
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Maintenance Assistant: Provide support behind the scenes; help maintain equipment and keep the lab spaces clean and tidy.
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Membership Support and Community Outreach: Contribute to the mission of the WonderLab by conducting tours of the maker space and supporting WonderLab outreach events.
Project Mentor / Volunteer Teacher:
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Volunteers with advanced knowledge and specialized skills will support students and members by assisting with specific projects and workshops.
Specialized WonderLab Volunteers:
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Volunteer Coordinators
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Outreach Coordinator
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Class Planner
Volunteer Benefits
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Commitment
Benefits
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Free Monthly WonderLab Membership**
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Access to tools during open lab hours
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Free Monthly WonderLab Membership**
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One Guest Pass pre month
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Discounts on workshops/classes
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Early access to programs and tools
*Volunteer hours do not roll over month to month unless explicitly approved.
** Volunteers are not required to pay hourly fees for personal projects but must pay commercial hourly fees for commercial projects made in the WonderLabs
Become a WonderLab Volunteer @ Deer Dr.
Please follow these steps to begin sharing your passion to support creativity and discovery!
Step 1: Sign-up to Volunteer
Fill out the volunteer form to start your volunteer journey. We are so excited you are here to contribute!
Step 2: We'll contact you! Interview and WonderLab Tour
The Volunteer coordinator will respond to you via email to arrange for a quick interview and a tour of the WonderLabs @ Deer Drive.
Step 3: WonderLabs Safety Orientation
Watch the general and shop specific safety orientation videos for the WonderLab you want to use and take the respective quizzes. Learn about the Wonderlabs @ Deer Dr. as well as our rules, safety procedures and community expectations.
Step 4: Sign our waiver
All users of the WonderLabs must sign a waiver to gain access.
Step 5: WonderLab Volunteer Orientation
Watch the volunteer orientation and complete the volunteer quiz.