Woodworkers' Weekly May 11, 2025
All BCW Volunteers
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Weekly Tip
Make sure to complete this form to submit your summer availability for volunteering.
Volunteer Highlight
Kevin Kostello
Joining us first in summer camp 2024, Kevin has taken the role of lead volunteer on Thursdays at 4:30 as well as assisted with woodturning instruction and summer camp planning. Thank you, Kevin, for your leadership and commitment to the BCW.
Youth Program Volunteers
Returning Students
Tool Talk: Dremel
Semester Schedule
3 Weeks remaining of Spring Semester!
Our last week of classes is the week of May 19th. Please make sure students are wrapping up their projects.
Registration for the summer will open NEXT WEEK with classes starting June 17th.
Community Class Volunteers
Want to teach an adult class?
Complete this form with information about the class you want to teach.
Attend a Class!
As a volunteer, you are welcome to attend any of our classes to continue to improve your woodworking skills. Check out our upcoming classes and register using the code "volunteer" for 50% off.
Open Shop Volunteers
Shop Build Out WORK DAY!
If you are available June 7th and want to make some sawdust, please sign up for our big OPEN SHOP WORK DAY! Installing lighting, arranging tools and workbenches, building and installing storage cages, and more!
Access Open Shop Hours for Free!
We’re thrilled to share a great perk for our amazing volunteers! You now have access to Open Shop Hours at Bull City Woodshop, completely free. Here’s how to participate:
Visit the Open Shop Registration Page.
- Scroll down to select and register for sessions during staffed Open Shop Hours.
- Use the passcode VOLUNTEERPASS to unlock “free” classes listed on the page.
This process ensures the volunteer staff knows who will be attending and how many people to expect. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, tackle personal projects, and make the most out of our workshop!
We hope to see you there!
Help Expand BCW's Open Shop Hours!
We’re looking for volunteers to help us expand Open Shop hours and create more opportunities for our community to build, create, and connect. If you’re comfortable in the shop and available to answer occasional questions, this is a great way to support BCW while working on your own projects!
Volunteer Shift Needed:
- Friday Nights 6:30-9:30PM
Volunteer Onboarding and Training
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5 Module Training
Start trainingPlease complete all 5 modules prior to signing up to observe a class. It should take no longer than a total of 2.5 hours to complete. You can complete it at your pace, but please have done prior to your first official shift.
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Observe a Class
Sign upSign up to Observe a Class... Pick among youth programs, adult classes, or open shop shifts.
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Commitment Sign-Up
Sign upSign up for your preferred shift and any additional skills or resources you have to offer.
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Ongoing Training
Sign upView our upcoming calendar for ongoing volunteer training and sign up to attend.
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Stop the Bleed
Sign upAll volunteers are required to complete a Stop the Bleed training within 6 months of onboarding. Please view this document for upcoming free training offered by Durham County Library.
Volunteer Resource Portal
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BCW Volunteer Handbook
Review the Volunteer HandbookRoles, responsibilities, rights, schedules, expectations and volunteer policies can be found here.
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Report Tool Maintenance
Submit FormPlease submit this form anytime a machine or tool in the shop needs repair.
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Feedback form
Submit feedbackIf you have any feedback to help improve the BCW programs, please submit it here! You can submit with or without your name.
