Space Improvement Day

MAKE Roanoke hosts Space Improvement Days on the last Saturday of every month!

Come volunteer your time to improve our community makerspace. Space Improvement Days are for any and all projects to improve our space from cleaning, to painting walls, to repairing plumbing, to sewing window dressings. No personal projects may be worked on at the shop on Space Improvement Days.

Volunteers must have a signed waiver on file, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and their waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Space Improvement July 2025
Top Priority

• Install Cameras (Replacing by the classroom, fiber arts area, and maybe garage)
• Hang Fire Extinguisher sign in Metal Shop
• Fix the exterior door (the highest priority)
• Work on diagnosing the power issue in the common area
• Install Temporary Heat Alarms (battery powered)

High Priority

• More Temporary Lighting hanging

Medium Priority

• Cleaning Checklist (https://mkroa.org/clean)
• Make the awning
• Install cleats on window-shade windows
• Hang the Octopus
• Hang countertop around sink

Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:

• All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the waiver must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Fill out your waiver ahead of time here
• Children who are not participating in the event are not permitted in the space.
• Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
• You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
• Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.