FIll out this form to indicate your interest in volunteering as a Mentor for the Edgerton Center 4-409 Makerlodge

The Edgerton Center Student Project Lab/Makerlodge is a great place to build, learn, do classwork, meet other cool folks, or just hang out. We have great facilities including 3D printers, a Laser Cutter, Arduinos and electronics, and a wide range of shop tools.  Come be a part of it!  Student mentors keep the shop open and safe, help fellow students use the tools, and advise on tool use and/or project design as requested.

What Shop Mentors at the EC 4-409 Makerlodge do during their weekly 2-3 hour shift at the shop:
• Help with proper use of tools and machines
• Advise on tool use and/or project design as requested
• Maintain safety and cleanliness
• Do class work or personal projects
• Optional: Adopt a machine and keep it and its area ready for use (e.g. 3D printer, Laser cutter, fused glass, hand tools, electronics)
• Optional: Run training sessions for other students as appropriate for you

What EC staff offer:
• 24/7 card access to the shop
• 24/7 key access to the “cage”
• Training on tools as desired Shop tools (hand and power), 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Vinyl cutter, Electronics, Arduino, Sewing, Glass Fusing
• Locker space in 4-409 (may be shared if demand is high)
• Shop shirt (Dickies short sleeve work shirt) with lab graphics and your name embroidered
• Our sincere appreciation and satisfaction from helping others learn and build!

Shop mentors take a weekly 2 – 3 hour shift on an afternoon, evening or weekend.  Be at the shop and willing to
Pick a 2-3 hour shift that fits your schedule (we are  open as the mentors are available)
Tues, Wed, Thurs, or Fri within 3 pm – 7 pm
Tues, Wed, or Thurs within 7  pm – 10 pm
Sun: within 2 - 8 pm