Welcome to our BLUprint construction zone!
BLUprint highlights STEAM within the skilled trades, and this area focuses on providing guests with the opportunity to explore basic wood working, carpentry, and hand building through the use of real tools! In this opportunity, you will assist guests in our building spaces and areas and help to ensure they are using the tools safely. Develop your skills, as you feel comfortable, and help guests to feel confident with basic hand tools such as hammers and hand saws.
Volunteering here, you will provide the following services:
- Ensure guests receive proper PPE as they enter the construction area and wear it throughout the space.
- Sanitize PPE after use.
- Help guide guests through the different areas (building zone, carpentry corner) and assist with signing up for the carpentry corner.
- Have the opportunity to be trained on proper tool use yourself and assist with special construction opportunities as they are available throughout the summer.
- Ensure guests are using tools safely and are acting safely throughout their time in the construction zone.
Important Information about this Opportunity
- Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required.
- You will be outside and standing for the entire opportunity. Please bring/ wear sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle (there will be a cooler to help keep water bottles cold).
- Please take your break during this opportunity and let staff know if you need more breaks.
- If weather becomes inclement or air quality is poor opportunity will be moved inside.
- You only have to participate in construction opportunities as you are comfortable.
- Training and PPE will be provided.
- Hazard assessments are available for review.
Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose / Seb Pon
Exhibit Location: In the brainasium outdoor area.
