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Are you looking for volunteer opportunities during AY 2024-25 within our Student Innovation Idea Lab (SIIL or iLab)? Please check out the expectations and benefits below and click the link to ½ûÂþÌìÌà before the deadline of August 20, 2024.

As a SIIL Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to volunteer in the Maker Studio or iLab (occasionally Innovation Orchard, off campus) and ensure that these spaces support the creative vision of ½ûÂþÌìÌà students and help foster the Maker Community and broadly an entrepreneur ecosystem.

Expectations and Requirements

• Interest in assisting SIIL staffs and student lab technicians to create a customer service driven and user-friendly environment
• Willingness to volunteer at the Maker Studio and iLab spaces by taking shifts for routine operation and maintenance
• Willingness to learn the maker machines and equipment within the space(s) (3D Printing, Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Sewing Machine, etc.)
• Adequate professionalism including customer-service mindset and proficient communication skills (or showing with the potential to improve them)

Duties

• Support the SIIL spaces in their efforts to encourage creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Support the SIIL staff and student lab technicians on equipment maintenance and supplies inventory management
• Watch and care for the space(s) when on duty during designated times (1-4 hours per week)
• Assist students/visitors with questions or provide advice when needed
• If willing, provide more specific assistance to students/visitors with equipment and project ideas
• Collaborate with the SIIL staff in hosting events and/or engage in activities to support the mission of the Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL)

Perks

• Develop marketable skills to add to your resume
• Receive training on 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Vinyl Cutting, Embroidery, Soldering, Sewing, etc.
• Become part of a fun and exciting maker community
• Develop your personal portfolio
• Utilize the space for your projects on your own schedule
• Utilize any of our spaces after hours
• Can print for 50 hours per week
• Receive a T-shirt with SIIL logo