# Volunteer Tasks **URL:** https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/volunteering/volunteer-tasks/37.md [Latest](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Volunteer Tasks category](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/about-the-volunteer-tasks-category/1463)
**Author:** [@brian.adams](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/brian.adams)\ **Replies:** 0
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**Author:** [@KellyMSmith](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/KellyMSmith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/need-volunteers-to-help-reorganize-the-textiles-room/7699 "2026-07-24T04:25:56Z")
Hi, all! As the new area manager for textiles, I want to reconfigure the textiles room to try to make it more usable for classes and less congested. I’ll need help from four or five people to make this happen. If you ar… --- ## [Update Laser SOP for Lightburn volunteer task](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/update-laser-sop-for-lightburn-volunteer-task/5096)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/update-laser-sop-for-lightburn-volunteer-task/5096 "2025-11-13T06:58:45Z")
Summary: 80watt laser checkout needs SOP section updated for new software The 80w laser uses the program Lightburn, but the SOP references RD Works Please update this section “01 - RDWorks Job Setup) To be correct fo… --- ## [Advertising material needed / requested](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/advertising-material-needed-requested/6175)
**Author:** [@seabrig29](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/seabrig29)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/advertising-material-needed-requested/6175 "2025-01-15T23:17:32Z")
This should be cross posted to administration but I only see option to add one. I made contact with a business in Mason and though they have no extra cash to donate or sponsor they would be willing to find a place for s… --- ## [Wood shop project help needed](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-project-help-needed/6024)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wood-shop-project-help-needed/6024 "2024-11-25T03:08:36Z")
I need 1-2 people to help with a project in the wood shop. I want to put up some shelves on the south wall near the loading dock. No special skills are needed, but the individual shelves are heavy. I’ll be there Sund… --- ## [Do we have posters? Can I post them?](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/do-we-have-posters-can-i-post-them/5422)
**Author:** [@ThomasJMoberg](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/ThomasJMoberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/do-we-have-posters-can-i-post-them/5422 "2024-10-17T17:32:54Z")
Hey folks, I was wondering if we have posters or flyers made up to spread the word about LMN around town? It’s a little old school, but I feel like the kinds of people who make things are more likely to scan bulletin boa… --- ## [Copy Vcarve SOP into Dozuki volunteer task](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/copy-vcarve-sop-into-dozuki-volunteer-task/5097)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/copy-vcarve-sop-into-dozuki-volunteer-task/5097 "2024-04-20T18:02:51Z")
Summary: copy Dozuki pdf to Dozuki typed bullets and steps I believe you will have to create a Dozuki account to do this. Message me (@yorpherder) on Discord, or tag me in a response to this post if you encounter troubl… --- ## [CNC machining bit inventory volunteer task](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-machining-bit-inventory-volunteer-task/5093)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/cnc-machining-bit-inventory-volunteer-task/5093 "2024-04-14T18:37:04Z")
Summary: count and inventory CNC We have oodles of Amana bits for the CNC, and I need them inventoried. They are in four different locations at LMN. -They’re sharp; please handle with care- There’s this wooden case ju… --- ## [Light table repair volunteer task](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/light-table-repair-volunteer-task/5095)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/light-table-repair-volunteer-task/5095 "2024-03-30T19:40:18Z")
Summary: Tracing table is broken, need ideas and cost expectations for fixing it There’s a large, white light table in the craft room. It’s sitting on a shelf of the long arm quilting machine Please figure out what it … --- ## [Trash can labels Volunteer task](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trash-can-labels-volunteer-task/5094)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trash-can-labels-volunteer-task/5094 "2024-03-28T14:06:28Z")
Summary: add signage to our trash cans reminding everyone to empty them Hand paint, vinyl stencil and spray paint, permanent vinyl, users choice Add large labels to trash cans asking members to empty them. Please make … --- ## [wine rack class assistant needed](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wine-rack-class-assistant-needed/5063)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/wine-rack-class-assistant-needed/5063 "2024-03-18T00:53:57Z")
I’m teaching a wine rack class on Saturday, March 23, and would like to have an assistant to help with the class. You do need to be checked out on the wood shop tools, especially the band saw, various sanders, and route… --- ## [Instructions for popcorn popper](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/instructions-for-popcorn-popper/4601)
**Author:** [@egillespie](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/egillespie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/instructions-for-popcorn-popper/4601 "2023-07-26T20:45:06Z")
Now that we have everything needed to make popcorn in the popper, I think it would be helpful to have instructions shown prominently nearby to safely operate it and make yummy popcorn. A lot of the working parts are met… --- ## [Volunteer tasks 04/20/23](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/volunteer-tasks-04-20-23/4296)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/volunteer-tasks-04-20-23/4296 "2023-04-23T22:58:06Z")
Hi @SpaceForce ! I’ve been reviewing our Dozuki, and several are out of date, and this gives me two to-dos for you -What guides do we still need to help you be the best volunteers you can be? -Please review the ones w… --- ## [Quick cleaning help](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/quick-cleaning-help/4243)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/quick-cleaning-help/4243 "2023-04-03T18:27:43Z")
An old LMN banner was pulled out of storage. Can I get help cleaning it? If we find the lettering is badly damaged, I’m thinking we can hand touch it up with some of the paint upstairs @Jtempkin is looking to hang it up… --- ## [Make a donation box](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-a-donation-box/4195)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-a-donation-box/4195 "2023-03-28T20:15:04Z")
I’d like a monetary donation bin for the craft room. Something clear and roughly 4x4x8" that can potentially hang on the wall. Our Sunday open sew asks for a donation, but there’s no obvious place to put it Thanks! -E… --- ## [Make a bathroom sign](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-a-bathroom-sign/3974)
**Author:** [@Evelyn](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Evelyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-a-bathroom-sign/3974 "2023-03-11T20:48:38Z")
Wee need a sign for how to flush the urinal Please design one! The button needs to be pressed hard for three seconds Also, the sign should not be a porous material --- ## [Tool Compendium](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/tool-compendium/3833)
**Author:** [@laura\_rogers](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/laura_rogers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/tool-compendium/3833 "2022-12-17T21:32:49Z")
Hello folks and especially volunteers, I’ve started a tool compendium in a google doc as an inventory and a checklist for SOP completion. I also tracked down links to manuals for some things. I haven’t yet included much… --- ## [3D Printed Gear Shields for Tufting Gun](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/3d-printed-gear-shields-for-tufting-gun/3797)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/3d-printed-gear-shields-for-tufting-gun/3797 "2022-12-09T13:08:06Z")
Howdy folks, I’d appreciate it if someone could 3D print out a set of these at 15% for each of our two tufting guns (ideally in LMN red!) The space has PLA filament that can be used for this project. If you need help l… --- ## [Far left computer fs errors](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/far-left-computer-fs-errors/3783)
**Author:** [@billehhg](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/billehhg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/far-left-computer-fs-errors/3783 "2022-12-02T22:59:03Z")
This computer’s state was saved exactly as it was. It may not matter, but the computer would be a little nicer if we could unlock and remove or fix the corrupted data. chkdsk /F, and a reboot would likely help --- ## [Painting help needed](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/painting-help-needed/3473)
**Author:** [@cafwood](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/cafwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/painting-help-needed/3473 "2022-11-11T00:57:29Z")
I’m looking for a volunteer or two to wipe down, prime, then paint the drywall dividers between the forge and the rest of the space and between the woodshop and metalshop. --- ## [Bracket for 6 inch belt sander needed ](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/bracket-for-6-inch-belt-sander-needed/3519)
**Author:** [@GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/GaryB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/bracket-for-6-inch-belt-sander-needed/3519 "2022-11-09T02:14:27Z")
Was talking with @RealCarlRaymond and we started up the 6 inch belt sander and found it in working order. What it needs is a dust collection rig that works. The business end of the collector is and has been there for a … --- ## [Operate on Operation](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/operate-on-operation/2676)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/operate-on-operation/2676 "2022-11-09T00:21:12Z")
Currently, our giant game of Operation is not functional. Its insides are a complicated mess of wires, and we’ve decided instead of fixing it in its current state we’d like to replace the internals and make them simpler. … --- ## [Call for Volunteers: How-to Halloween, Oct. 22nd & 23rd](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/call-for-volunteers-how-to-halloween-oct-22nd-23rd/3639)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/call-for-volunteers-how-to-halloween-oct-22nd-23rd/3639 "2022-10-22T15:07:32Z")
Howdy all! I’m here to post about an upcoming event that LMN will be attending (and has attended before!) called How-to Halloween. We’re going to have a few tables set up to show off what the makerspace has to offer, as … --- ## [Call for Volunteers: Fiber to Fashion Festival, Oct. 22nd](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/call-for-volunteers-fiber-to-fashion-festival-oct-22nd/3640)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/call-for-volunteers-fiber-to-fashion-festival-oct-22nd/3640 "2022-10-12T16:20:14Z")
Howdy all! We have another upcoming event this October 22nd. Seams Fabric in East Lansing is putting on their second annual Fiber to Fashion Festival, and we’re going to be in attendance! This event is particularly fibe… --- ## [Make some Cool Graphics™ for our regular events](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-some-cool-graphics-for-our-regular-events/3449)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-some-cool-graphics-for-our-regular-events/3449 "2022-08-15T17:01:16Z")
Howdy all, Spark Makers has some really neat recurring posts they use for their regular events on social media. I really like the text / image overlay on an image a maker working. If we had a few of these that I could … --- ## [Weeding and Trimming](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463 "2022-08-12T18:03:25Z")
We’ve got a few pokey weeds that have sprung up around our bushes and trees which had escaped my notice until now! A couple of our bushes could be trimmed from the front as well, so they aren’t hanging over the sidewalk. … --- ## [Take E-Waste to Staples](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/take-e-waste-to-staples/2624)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/take-e-waste-to-staples/2624 "2022-07-25T21:48:56Z")
Hey all, we have several boxes of e-waste that need to be transported to Staples. I have called and confirmed that the East Lansing Staples location (near Frandor) will take these boxes no questions asked. --- ## [Board up broken glass in Woodshop](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/board-up-broken-glass-in-woodshop/3448)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/board-up-broken-glass-in-woodshop/3448 "2022-07-23T16:50:12Z")
Howdy all, The overhead door in the woodshop (leading to the West Shop) has a couple of broken panes on it. Hoping a volunteer with experience on the table saw can cut some scrap pieces to size and board up these panes,… --- ## ["Make the Move" Donor Rewards - Help Needed](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-the-move-donor-rewards-help-needed/3394)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/make-the-move-donor-rewards-help-needed/3394 "2022-07-16T19:00:22Z")
Hey folks, This is a task for anyone who has been checked out on the laser cutter: As part of a wrap-up to last summer’s “Make the Move” fundraiser, we need to create laser cutter rewards for one of our donor tiers! So… --- ## [Trimming Bushes](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trimming-bushes/3365)
**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/trimming-bushes/3365 "2022-06-21T15:54:05Z")
Howdy all, Our foliage is looking a little shaggy. We need someone to square up these front bushes and help keep them clear of the sidewalk. LMN unfortunately does not have any landscaping tools (to my knowledge…) if y… [Next page](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/c/volunteering/volunteer-tasks/37.md?page=1)