At this year’s Maker Faire, our friends at iFixit are on a mission to “Fix the World!” (starting with the easier-to-tackle mechanical/electronic world). They’re hosting a new repair section at the fair. They want to show people how to fix all sorts of things — and they need your help (’cause fixin’ the world ain’t a two-person job)!
We’re looking for volunteers to share their repair knowledge. We want to show the world that with the right information, materials, and a little time, you can repair just about anything. Are you an expert in automobile repair? Do you know how to fix a wide variety of washer and dryer problems? Is your gift building bicycles from scratch? Then iFixit wants YOU!
The repair section will feature areas for appliances, computers, automobiles, motorcycles, consumer electronics, bicycles, and other cool stuff we’re working on. If you have experience fixing things and would like free admission to Maker Faire, admission to the invite-only “Maker to Maker” event on Friday, and some other cool perks, please sign up as an iFixit volunteer!
We’re going to schedule volunteers in shifts so you won’t have to help out all weekend. You will definitely have time to see the rest of the Faire! You will be helping people with their problems, showing off cool ways of diagnosing and repairing failed devices, and generally having a good time. The more people we are able to help, the richer the experience will be for everyone.
To volunteer, send an email to MakerFaire@iFixit.com and include the following information:
- Your name
- Contact info (phone number, address)
- Area of expertise (cars, computers, etc.)
- Any specific interests or cool things you’ve fixed
- Availability for either May 30th, May 31st, or both
Deadlines:
- Volunteer registration opens on April 2, 2009. Space is limited, so please send us an email as soon as possible.
- Volunteer registration closes on April 30, 2009.
All volunteers should receive an email confirming their volunteer status within a week. Volunteers will be assigned one or more shifts depending on their preferences and availability.
We will be updating our Maker Faire 2009 section with the latest news — check periodically for additional information. Please email us with any questions, and let us know as soon as possible if you can contribute to this wonderful event!
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