Volunteer

Description

Limerick’s Citizen Innovation Lab is a place for observation, co-creation and experimentation in the city. It is a collaboration between the University of Limerick, Limerick City and County Council, and the citizens of Limerick, supporting them to work together on a sustainable future for the city. Fab Lab Limerick is the digital fabrication laboratory part of Limerick’s Citizen Innovation Lab that offers cultural, educational and research programmes on digital fabrication, bridging the gap between these technologies and creatives from all disciplines. 

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Volunteers will assist in the lab, with various tasks, from materials to machines, and gain hands-on experience. Help us keep our equipment and workspace are in top condition, help our team with demos and open evenings, and assist users with their work.

Note: This is in UL City Campus in the City Centre

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

• Assist in equipment maintenance (training will be provided for everything)
• Help organize the lab and preparing for workshops and events,
• Help with materials and trying out new equipment.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Gain practical experience in how a Fab Lab works,
• Develop organisational and teamwork skills,
• Contribute to the smooth functioning of the Fab Lab.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Flexible. Our opening hours are Wed-Sat (10am to 5:30pm) and also Thursday evenings (7:30pm to 9:30pm) We are preparing for open nights and events that may happen outside of these times, but there is no expectation of attending those events.

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hours p/week

Sustainable Development Goal:

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK