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easy_ways_to_help [2012/05/21 23:46]
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-===== The easiest ways to help =====+===== Getting Involved ​=====
 ^Task            ^ Description/​Link ​        ^ ^Task            ^ Description/​Link ​        ^
-|Spread the word | Like us on [[http://​www.facebook.com/​LansingMakersNetwork|Facebook]],​ [[https://plus.google.com/b/​109173235879789347146/​|google+]], diasporalinkedin, [[https://twitter.com/#!/LansingMakers|Twitter]], etc. |  +|Spread the word | Like us on [[http://​www.facebook.com/​LansingMakersNetwork|Facebook]],​ [[https://www.instagram.com/lansingmakers|Instagram]] | Share the posts we makehelp others in the community know we exist! 
-|[[howto:​Donate]] ​         ​| The LMN board of directors ​is conducting an exhaustive search for the location that suits our members' ​needs bestDuring this critical phasewe depend ​great deal on your contributions [[howto:Donate|Find out how to donate.]]   ​|  ​+|Donate|A bit of money is always helpfulwe use it to pay the rentupgrade and purchase new tools, and other cool things. ​[[https://www.lansingmakersnetwork.org/donate/|Donate here.]] | 
 +Join the Talksite| The talksite ​is where LMN members ​talk about upcoming events, ask questions, and discuss the things they'd like to do with the makerspace By joining ityou'll be connected with the community of makers surrounding LMN. | 
 +| Join the Mailing List       | The Makers Monthly gives monthly update about what is happening around the space. [[https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/​|Talksite]]   
 +| Check the Calendar | Our google calendar is public, and can be seen [[https://​www.google.com/​calendar/​embed?​src=lansingmakersnetwork.org_oehojtt6q3pp7pol2fojj08voo%40group.calendar.google.com&​ctz=America/​New_York|here]]. ​ It shows the date and time of all of our events and get to.  |
  
 ===== A little more challenging ===== ===== A little more challenging =====
 ^ Task                        ^ Description / Link ^ ^ Task                        ^ Description / Link ^
-[[howto:​Create ​wiki account]]  ​The wiki is where Lansing Makers Network organizes our collective knowledgeBy signing up for an account, you'll be granted permission to edit it's pages, adding your unique contributions. | +Do taskThere are all sorts of general tasks that need to happen day-to-day. Emptying dust collectors and trash bins. Replacing toilet paper. Every member ​is a volunteerCheck the Tasks boards in each area and choose something ​to take care of. | 
-| Join the Mailing List       | The mailing list is where LMN members talk about upcoming events, ask questions, ​and discuss the things they'd like to do with the makerspace. ​ By joining it, you'll be connected with the community ​of makers surrounding LMN (If email gives you the heebie jeebies, you can access the mailing list via google groups'​ forum interface) [[https://​groups.google.com/​group/​lansing-makers-network/​|Google Group]]  ​|  +Buy suppliesWe always need some more soda for the fridge, some toilet paper, paper towelswood glueWhy not bring some in next time you are out shopping? ​
-Let us know about a space   The Board is looking at all kinds of spacesbut we don't know about everything that's available ​If ​you see a space that you think fits our [[location criteria]], send us an [[mailto:​board@lansingmakersnetwork.org|email]] and let us know.  |  +
 ===== Some elbow grease required ===== ===== Some elbow grease required =====
-^ Task                         ^ Descrition / Link  ​^ Claimed by ^ +^ Task                         ^ Descrition / Link   
-| [[Classes|Plan a class]]     | Are you a skilled knitter, electronics wizard, expert bookbinder, or just have some knowledge you can share ?  ​Add your [[Classes|class idea]] to the wiki and send us an [[mailto:volunteer@lansingmakersnetwork.org|email]] letting us know you'​d ​like to teach it  ​n/a +Become a front desk volunteer | Our open hours are powered by volunteers! Sign up [[https://​www.lansingmakersnetwork.org/​volunteer-opportunities/​|here]] to get on shift. 10 hours of volunteer time can be traded for a month of Open-Hours Access|  
 +| Plan a class] ​    | Are you a skilled knitter, electronics wizard, expert bookbinder, or just have some knowledge you can share ?  ​Fill out the form [[https://​www.cognitoforms.com/​LansingMakersNetwork1/​NewClassProposal|here]] to apply to teach it your skill! ​ | 
 +| Infrastructure | Partner with an Area Manager to improve ​the space. Paint a wall, build a shelf, organize some tools.|  
 +| Liaison | Find a group on the [[Lansing Maker Groups]] list and volunteer to be a liaison. Go to their meetings, let them know what we're up to, let us know what they'​re doing. | 
 + 
 +===== Become a part of the organization ===== 
 +^ Task                         ^ Descrition / Link   
 +| Join the Board | Our working board makes everything happen. Apply to join and help drive our success. ​[[https://www.cognitoforms.com/​LansingMakersNetwork1/​BoardMemberApplication|Apply for the board.]] |  
 +| Offer Your Skills | If you've got administrative,​ social media, graphic design, bookkeeping,​ or web design skills, we'​d ​love your help! Email [[president@lansingmakersnetwork.org|president@lansingmakersnetwork.org]] to talk to the Leadership Committee. ​