Volunteer Opportunity: Kids Take Apart Clinics at two schools this year!

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We have some community events coming up, and we could use some volunteers.

  1. Bennett Woods Elementary School in Okemos is having their annual Science Night on Feb 26.

  2. Vera Ralya Elementary School in Haslette is having their annual Science Night on Feb 27.

Carl said this in the past, and it remains true now:

They have asked us to run another take-apart table, as we have done for several years. This is an opportunity for the kids (around 10-11 years old) to pick up a screwdriver and take apart some old junk like VCRs, radios, and other household items. They always love it, and it’s fun to watch them doing it.

LMN brings the tools and safety glasses, and the school takes care of procuring the junk. Staffing the event is pretty straightforward. We put some tools on the table, lay out some take-apartables, and then make sure the kids wear the safety glasses. And remind them to leave them behind when they’re done. At the end of the evening we put the carcasses into bins and pack up our tools.

We’ll have to think through the protocol for glasses. In the past they’ve just gone from face to face, but we might want to wipe them down with sanitizer this year.

The event is open for business from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Setup time starts at 5:30pm. We’re typically out the door by 8:30pm. And there is a snack cart for the volunteers.

If you’re interested in helping, please reply here. A good crew size is 3-4 people.

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Also!

Most of the junk comes from MSU surplus, but additional junk to take apart is always good.
Ideally it is of the electronic variety, that can be taken apart with just screw drivers, and that don’t have any screens (or things that can easily shatter). Please be aware that this stuff will not be returned, nor will it be fixable once the kids are through.

If you have stuff, stick it in the labeled bin by the front desk.

Thanks!

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I’d like to help out again.

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Another school has reached out!
Feb 13, 5:30-8pm

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Wonderful! Is there one of these dates that is best for you?

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I’ve been to the Okemos school three times I think, but wherever you need the help is good (in other words, any of the three dates: 13, 26, 27)

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I’m in for all three. Last year at Bennet Woods was a blast and it appeals to my missionary impulse

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Reminder to everyone that we still need take-apartable stuff!