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STEAM Coach- Fix-it-Clinic-San Diego Public Library- Central Library
ORGANIZATION: San Diego Public Library - San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common
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49 people are interested
We have been all to accustomed to the throw away lifestyle. If something doesn't work, throw it out and buy a new one. Because of this behavior our landfills are filling at a rapid rate and electronic waste has become the one of the largest pollution generators. So why don’t we just fix it?!
The San Diego Public Library is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals that are comfortable using their hands to help their community troubleshoot and repair small items. As a coach, your role is to encourage participants to explore their broken stuff and have fun. Enthusiasm and patience are more important than extensive repair expertise. Coaches all help each other with their collective knowledge and puzzle solving abilities.
Activities:
- Assist users with technology skills using a variety of devices
- Troubleshoot minor technical problems from a variety of devices
- May serve as a Fixit Clinic Coach to assist users on repairing and maintaining a variety of devices, appliances, clothes, bicycles, tools and more
- May serve as a Fixit Clinic Researcher and/or Assistant during one of our many monthly Fixit Clinics
- Helping with checking in attendees
- Data entry
- Researching appliance manuals and how to... videos
- Opening and Closing of the clinic
Desirables:
- Basic computer skills
- Basic communication and people skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems with broken items presented at the Fixit Clinics
- Basic repair skills with any of the following;
- Clothing/textiles
- Electrical appliances (ie. Computers, cell phones, toasters...)
- Bicycles
- Furniture/wooden objects
- Tool maintenance
- And....the list is endless
- Basic skills and being comfortable handling all sorts of tools like soldering iron, screwdrivers and drills.
- Excited and driven to learn new things and help your community
Must be 18+
We aren’t necessarily looking for experts just passionate individuals that are willing to learn and explore a new skill with the community.
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About San Diego Public Library - San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common
Location:
330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
Inspiring lifelong learning through connections to knowledge and each other.
Description
San Diego Public Library consists of one Central Library and 35 branch libraries within the city limits of San Diego, CA.
Central Library in downtown San Diego is seeking volunteers for its brand new building at 330 Park Blvd. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking project and make a difference in your community!
Click here to learn more about the New Central Library.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Central Library330 Park Blvd.San Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
- Appliance Repair
- Electronics
- Teaching / Instruction
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training