Creative Mentors and Hands-On Helpers maker space

Project Imo supports its framework through a series of programs including youth leadership development initiatives, child and youth educational programs and products, community leadership and team building services and programs, innovative and scientifically supported educational tools and resources, and preserving natural spaces for use in these endeavors.

Team Imo leverages over two centuries of experience in a wide variety of disciplines that merge into a comprehensive approach to community building and service delivery for children and youth, underserved community groups, a wide variety of community stakeholders, and our natural world. Our growing and passionate community includes experienced outdoor and classroom educators and youth services professionals, innovative technology experts, research professionals, justice system professionals, and conservationists.

Welcome to the Forge

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Idea Forge Creators Space, a hands‑on maker space powered by Project Imo, a 501(c)(3) educational charity rooted in community, creativity, and change. At the Forge, we bring people together to dream, design, and build – and our volunteers are the spark that keeps it all running. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or someone just beginning to explore your passions, we welcome you to join us in building something extraordinary.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Volunteering at the Idea Forge isn’t just about tools and tasks – it’s about building community, sharing your time and talents, and helping others unlock their creative potential. We serve a diverse region where access to tools, training, and opportunity can make all the difference. Your contributions help ensure that underserved youth, adults in transition, and curious creators of all ages have a place to grow, explore, and imagine new possibilities.

When you share your skills, lend a hand, or help shape our programs, you’re not only developing your own knowledge – you’re giving back in a way that’s tangible, lasting, and deeply human.

• Supporting general operations (opening/closing the space, organizing tools and materials, welcoming new members)
• Assisting at workstations based on your skills or interests
• Helping lead or support classes and workshops
• Creating items for fundraising drives and community initiatives
• Advising or participating in visioning sessions and long‑term planning
• Mentoring youth and newcomers as they learn new skills

• Jewelry Making – hammers, bailing pliers, bench blocks, wire, ring blanks
• Digital Design & Fabrication – 3D printers (Creality K1 Max), Cricut CNC, laser cutter
• Sewing & Textiles – domestic sewing machines, embroidery tools
• Crafts & Visual Arts – printmaking tools, cutting mats, paints, brushes
• Electronics & Prototyping – soldering stations, Arduino kits
• Upcycling & Mixed Media – materials library, adhesives, repurposing tools
• General Build Area – clamps, vises, basic hand tools, rotary tools
• Digital Access & Research Station – computer, internet, printing, design software
• Leather working
• Papercraft – cards, scrap booking, stamping

• Discounted membership to the Idea Forge Creators Space
• Access to Pro Deals on outdoor gear through Project Imo’s partner networks
• Eligibility for credit union membership
• Invitations to special trainings, meetups, and community events
• The personal satisfaction of supporting local creativity, education, and equity

Check out our current volunteer opportunities on Volunteer Match by searching for Project Imo or Idea Forge Creators Space. You can also visit us at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or stop by in person to see the space, ask questions, and get inspired.

Let’s build something great‑together.