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Cleaning

Cleaning shifts keep the space ready for classes, open studios, and member use. Active members can register directly for available shifts.

Date Name Credit Hours Availability Action
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 8am ET

Saturday Deep Cleaning

3 1/3
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 12pm ET

Weekday Cleaning

3 1/2

Saturday Deep Cleaning

Cleaning shift details

Date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 8am ET
Estimated Time
1 hour
Volunteer Credit Hours
3
Availability
1/3

This Saturday deep clean shift is for three people to do a thorough clean of the Co-op space. During this shift, you and your shift partners will:

  • Sweep floors
  • Mop floors
  • Windex front door and windows
  • Wipe down sinks
  • Wipe down tables
  • Full clean of bathroom
  • Wipe down sink
  • Wipe mirror
  • Clean toilet
  • Sweep floor
  • Mop floor
  • Straighten up supplies as needed
  • Pick up litter outside
  • If a trash can is full, tie up the bag, leave it inside by the front door, and replace trash bag in can
  • Turn off all lights

All cleaning supplies are provided and can be found in the cabinet in the bathroom of the Co-op.

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Weekday Cleaning

Cleaning shift details

Date
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 12pm ET
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Volunteer Credit Hours
3
Availability
1/2

This cleaning shift is for up to two people to do a clean up of the Co-op space. During this shift, you and your shift partner will:

  • Sweep floors
  • Mop if needed
  • Wipe down sinks
  • Wipe down tables
  • Wipe down bathroom (sink, toilet)
  • If a trash can is full, tie up the bag, leave it inside by the front door, and replace trash bag in can
  • Turn off all lights

All cleaning supplies are provided and can be found in the cabinet in the bathroom of the Co-op.

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Classes & Events

Sign up to assist scheduled classes or help with setup, teardown, staffing, outreach, materials, and other special-event needs at the space or in the community.

Date Name Role Credit Hours Action
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 6pm ET

Linocut Printing on Fabric

Class Assistant 3
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 3pm ET

Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class Assistant 3
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 9:30am ET

Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class Assistant 3
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 6pm ET

3D Modeling & Printing Open Studio

Class Assistant 3
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 at 10:30am ET

Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class Assistant 3
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 at 5:30pm ET

Introduction to Crochet

Class Assistant 3
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at time TBD ET

Glazing Assistant

Class Assistant 1
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 at 2:30pm ET

testing testing

Class Assistant 3

Linocut Printing on Fabric

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Assistant Shift
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 6pm - 9pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
3 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Linocut Printing on Fabric. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:30pm ET
Assistant Shift
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 3pm - 6pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
3 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Laser Cutting Open Studio. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 10am - 1pm ET
Assistant Shift
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:30am - 1:30pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
4 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Laser Cutting Open Studio. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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3D Modeling & Printing Open Studio

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Assistant Shift
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 6pm - 9pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
3 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for 3D Modeling & Printing Open Studio. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Laser Cutting Open Studio

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 11am - 1pm ET
Assistant Shift
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:30am - 1:30pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
3 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Laser Cutting Open Studio. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Introduction to Crochet

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 6pm - 8pm ET
Assistant Shift
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
3 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Introduction to Crochet. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Glazing Assistant

Class assistant shift details

Assistant Shift
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at time TBD ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
1 hour
Volunteer Credit Hours
1

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for Glazing Assistant. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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testing testing

Class assistant shift details

Class Time
Fri, Jan 1, 2027, 3pm - 4pm ET
Assistant Shift
Fri, Jan 1, 2027, 2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
Role
Class Assistant
Estimated Time
2 hours
Volunteer Credit Hours
3

This class assistant shift supports the instructor and participants for testing testing. Please arrive 30 minutes before class for setup and plan to stay 30 minutes after class for cleanup. During this shift, you will help with:

  • Setting up class materials, tools, and work surfaces
  • Welcoming participants and helping them get oriented
  • Assisting the instructor with participant questions and hands-on support
  • Keeping an eye on shared supplies and safety needs during class
  • Cleaning up and resetting the space after the session

The instructor remains responsible for leading the class. Assistants should arrive ready to help with setup and stay through cleanup.

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Working Groups

Working groups organize the Co-op's offerings for a topic, including teaching, open studios, events, equipment, materials, and operations.

3D Printing and Laser Cutting

Equipment, materials, and classes for 3D printing and laser cutting.

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Role Person Action

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Ceramics

Classes, equipment, and materials for ceramics

4
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Clay Reclaim Assistant

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Clay Reclaim Assistant

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Kiln Operator

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Kiln Operator

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Coding

Writing code and building things that run on it

1
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Communications

Website, mailing list and social media

1
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Crafting

Jewelry, lantern, and general craft programming

1
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Facilities

Cleaning, safety, supplies, and space upkeep

0
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Fix It Clinics

Planning and running repair clinics

2
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Bike Fix-It Lead

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Fundraising

Raising funds and managing finances

0
Role Person Action

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IT (Information Technology)

Technology systems and support for the co-op

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Membership

Member management including applications, onboarding and volunteer tracking

2
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Applicant Review & Engagement Lead

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Orientation Coordinator

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Painting & Drawing

Painting, drawing, and sketching programming

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Watercolor Inventory Manager

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Partnerships

Establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with local organizations

1
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Printmaking

Classes, equipment, and materials for printmaking

1
Role Person Action

Coordinator

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Textiles

Sewing, knitting, quilting, crochet, and more

0
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Woodworking

Woodworking and carpentry programming and equipment

1
Role Person Action

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Operations

Logistical support including scheduling and purchasing

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Scheduling Coordinator

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Supplies Coordinator

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Building Supervisors

Building Supervisors are trained volunteers who serve as reachable points of contact for the space during scheduled open hours.

  1. Apply to be a building supervisor.
  2. Attend a training.
  3. Sign up for building supervisor shifts.
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Other

Other volunteer opportunities include one-off projects, special needs, and work that does not fit into the standard categories.

No other volunteer opportunities are posted right now.

Other opportunities will appear here when they are available.

Don't see a suitable opportunity? Contact info@brownstreetmakercoop.org with other ideas for volunteer opportunities.

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