The document provides information about volunteering with LaunchSpace, a non-profit makerspace and business incubator. It outlines LaunchSpace's mission to support economic development and skills training. Volunteers are needed to help maintain workshops, assist members, and support various administrative functions. Benefits of volunteering include experience, skills development, and potential free membership. The presentation describes various volunteer roles and the application and onboarding process.

1. Thank you for volunteering with us!

2. By the end of this
presentation, you should
understand…
The mission and vision of LaunchSpace
The organizational structure and volunteer
opportunities
The benefits and perks of volunteering

3. By the end of this
presentation, you should
also…
Have an idea of your goals for volunteering
Understand the application process
Be excited to volunteer!

4. Ready to get to
know LaunchSpace
And join the team?

5. Our Mission
“Benefitting people and enterprises through collaboration”
The mission of LaunchSpace, Inc. (LSI) is to support innovative
economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural
communities by providing opportunities to explore and develop
hands-on skills in support of enhanced personal satisfaction,
increased employment value, and business incubation to benefit
individuals, schools, businesses and the broader community.

6. What is LaunchSpace?
LaunchSpace, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit makerspace committed to innovative
economic and community development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities like
the North Quabbin and surrounding areas through:
 Creation; by providing workshop space and equipment for local craftspeople to
produce their work, collaborate with other makers, and take classes that teach
members and non-members maker-based skills
 Education; by operating a training center that serves as a satellite campus for
community colleges provide workforce development opportunities, job training
certificates, “micro” credit courses, and access to higher education and online
learning; and to serve as an extension of partnering organizations for educational
events
 Incubation; by providing physical space and other supportive resources for
entrepreneurs launching businesses with a focus on the creative economy

7. Your Community Makerspace
Wood Shop
Metal Shop
IT Studio
Art & Design Studio
Welcome!
*Reception
*Lounge
*Business Center
Coworking &
Café Lounge
Pottery Studio
Orange Innovation Center

8. Your Community Business Incubator
Projected
Opening 2021
• Artist & Incubation Studios
• Community Kitchen &
Gardens
• Daycare
• Wellness Center
• Workforce Development &
Workshops
• Coworking
• Event Space
• And much more…
Pleasant Street School

9. Volunteerism: A Critical
Resource for Healthy
Communities
• Accomplish real work and make a difference
• Strengthen community relationships and values
• Make connections with new people
• Spark collaborative and creative problem solving
• Provide a broad range of perspectives and skills

10. Why Volunteer for LaunchSpace?
LaunchSpace is a community space. Volunteers are
fundamental to keeping the makerspace fun, vibrant,
clean and safe. Volunteerism is part of the mission
and success of our organization.
We involve volunteers so that we can tap into the
skills, experiences, and talents in the community.

11. Why LaunchSpace Needs/Wants You
to Volunteer?
• We’re a community space, for the community and
fueled by the community
• Volunteers are fundamental to keeping the makerspace
fun, vibrant, clean, and safe
• We’re committed to creating all kinds of opportunities
for community members
• We want to tap into skills, experiences, and talents
throughout the community, beyond our paid staff
• As a small non-profit, volunteers amplify our
capabilities and make our goals possible/bring our
goals within reach!

12. Why Volunteer for LaunchSpace?
 Channel your passion in a stimulating
environment while fostering economic
development and empowering individuals to
create, learn, and become entrepreneurs
 Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations
in an up-and-coming organization
 Develop new skills and gain valuable experience
that can enhance your professional trajectory
 Have fun while you make a difference in the
North Quabbin communities of Massachusetts

13. Benefits & Perks for Volunteers
 Flexible, part-time schedule
 Remote or onsite work for many positions
 An online profile
 Social media and newsletter introduction
 Free locker (based on availability)
 Free membership (based on volunteer hours)
Perks:
 An online profile, and social media and newsletter introduction
 Free locker, based on availability
 Free membership, depending on volunteer hours

14. Our Organizational Structure
& Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers
Full-time Staff
Part-time
Staff
Consultant
s
Projected Labor
Breakdown

15. Meet the Board of Directors
Brianna Drohen
CEO/Founder
Alec MacLeod
Founder
Mark Wright
CFO, Treasurer
Melissa Rancourt
Secretary
Courtney Fiflied
Director

16. Social Media Manager: (4+ hrs/wk)
Create, maintain, and implement
social media content calendar.
Volunteer Opportunities
WordPress Manager: (2+ hrs/wk)
Manage and promote website on an
on-going basis.
Admin Assistant: (2-4 hrs/wk)
Helps organize files and update
records
Accountant/Bookeeper: (2+ hrs/wk)
A CPA expert in accounting to help
with bookkeeping and financial review.
Tool Master: (2+ hrs/wk)
Provide preventative maintenance,
and repair tools.
Volunteer Manager: (15+ hrs/wk)
Manages the daily operations of the
Volunteer program.
Pro-bono Opportunities
 Literature: Design a publication or
press release
 Education: Develop material for a
curriculum.
 Education: Teach a class or
workshop.
 Research: Topics for a newsletter
article, a new web site section, a
grant application, a program or
project.
 Production: Create, edit, produce a
short video about LaunchSpace or
makers.
 Or provide legal, business, financial
or any other expertise (answering
questions, creating a strategy,
commenting on a strategy,
reviewing or evaluating data, etc.).
Floor Helper: (4+ hrs/wk)
Be on-site to help members, clean
workshops, and work on projects.
Shop Steward: (8+ hrs/wk)
Oversee workshops, provide new
member orientations, run tool training.
Workshop Coordinator: (8+ hrs/wk)
Help workshop instructors plan their
workshops and be a support-person.
Grant Writer: (Varies)
Write grants to help the space keep
furthering its mission.

17. Ready to Volunteer?
Here’s how…
 Fill out volunteer application
• Found at www.launchspace-orange.com or by
emailing volunteer@launchspace-orange.com
 Interview with staff
 Complete volunteer onboarding
packet and required documents
 Read and sign volunteer manual
 Complete training specific to role
 Start having fun with the team!
o Application
o Screening
o Orientation &
Training
o Recognition
Volunteer Process

18. See you in LaunchSpace or online!
Have Questions?
Here’s how to get in touch…
LaunchSpace Inc.
131 West Main Street
Suite 342
Orange, MA 01364
Phone: (978) 633-5131
Website: www.launchspace-orange.com
Email: volunteer@launchspace-orange.com