BECOME A MEMBER AT THE FUTURE FORGE
MEMBERSHIP
Here at Future Forge we have Multiple Tiers of memberships to keep things accessible: Individual and Family rates, and you can sign up by the month or for a whole year.
Before you sign up, We highly encourage you to come down and check out the space and all it has to offer!
Come join us for a tour of the Makerspace held every Saturday at 12pm at 307 E. College Avenue And visit the Makers Market, held Saturdays during the summer. See you soon!
QUICK TWO-STEP ENROLLMENT
1. First Step: Check out the space during one of our public tours.
- Get a feel for this community space to see if it is something that you would like to be part of. See which tools are available to new members and which tools require training before use.
2. Second Step: Attend a guided member orientation.
- This will take about an hour for you to get a feel for the space and how to use any tools in your safety level. As of now the member orientations will be conducted with each new member as they come to the space for the first time.
ENTER YOUR INFORMATION BELOW
FREE TRAINING
At The Future Forge, we’re not just another makerspace – we’re a community committed to empowering our members. Unlike many others, we offer complimentary training on all equipment, ensuring that everyone can utilize our state-of-the-art tools efficiently and safely. Our goal is to keep costs low for our members while maximizing their potential. From mastering the latest 3D printers to wielding precision power tools, our comprehensive training programs guarantee that no one gets left behind. Join us in building a future where innovation knows no bounds!
VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Description:
This section pertains to all volunteers unless otherwise stated.
○ Two hours per week of volunteer work
■ Volunteer work is work that directly benefits the Future Forge. This cannot include
personal projects.
○ One cleaning task per week as part of the two hours specified above.
○ Additional Duties as position requires (Events, Clean ups, etc.)
(2 Hours/Week)
Description:
● Area Leads are an individual volunteer in a designated space, and are responsible for the Area
Guides in their section. There is only one Area Lead per space.
● Areas include: 3D Printing, Arts, Textiles, Jewelry, Woodshop, Laser and Metalshop
○ Weekly Area Reports
○ Weekly Area Guide Reports
○ Two hours of Guiding per week
■ ‘Guiding’ refers to being in your area and available to help members as needed at a
regular time each week.
■ Should there be no members in need of guiding, working on personal projects
during these two hours is acceptable.
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(2 Hours/Week)
Description:
● Area Guides are volunteers who specifically volunteer their time in an area of the Future Forge, textiles,
woodshop, etc. There can be multiple guides for each section.
● Areas include: 3D Printing, Arts, Textiles, Jewelry, Woodshop, Laser and Metalshop
○ Weekly area reports
○ one hour of guiding per week
■ ‘Guiding’ refers to being in your area and available to help members as needed at a regular
time each week.
■ Should there be no members in need of guiding, working on personal projects during
these two hours is acceptable.
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(3 Hours/Week)
Description:
● Facilities Maintenance Leads are one individual volunteering their time to keep the forge clean as well as
helping to coordinate other Facilities Maintenance Volunteers.
○ One hour per week doing some of the following tasks.
■ Service, clean, or supply restrooms, including cleaning mirrors once per week.
■ Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming once per week
■ Gather and empty trash on Thursdays or as needed.
■ Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according
to specifications and needs
■ Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges,
or squeegees twice a month.
■ Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
■ Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment as needed.
○ One hour per week organizing other Facilities Maintenance Volunteers or other duties as required
○ One Facilities Report a week
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(4 Hours/Week)
Description:
Facilities Maintenance are individuals volunteering their time to keep the forge clean.
○ One hour per week doing some of the following tasks.
■ Service, clean, or supply restrooms, including cleaning mirrors once per week.
■ Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming once per week
■ Gather and empty trash on Thursdays or as needed.
■ Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according
to specifications and needs
■ Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges,
or squeegees twice a month.
■ Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
■ Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment as needed.
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(3 Hours/Week)
Description:
● Groundskeeper Leads are one individual volunteering their time to keeping the outside of the Future
Forge neat and presentable as well as helping to assist other Groundskeeper Volunteers..
○ One hour a week of doing the following tasks as needed.
■ Making sure the outside of the building is presentable. Keeping weeds down, letting staff
know about pests.
■ Gather and remove litter
■ Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes,, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
■ Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles.
■ Operate power equipment leaf blowers, saws, electric clippers, sod cutters etc..
■ Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
■ Care for established lawns by weeding, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around
flower beds, walks, or walls.
○ One hour per week helping coordinate other Groundskeeper Volunteers or other duties as
required
○ One Groundskeeping report per week
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(4 Hours/Week)
Description:
● Groundskeepers are individuals volunteering their time to keeping the outside of the Future Forge neat
and presentable.
○ One hour a week of doing the following tasks as needed.
■ Making sure the outside of the building is presentable. Keeping weeds down, letting staff
know about pests.
■ Gather and remove litter
■ Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes,, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
■ Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles.
■ Operate power equipment leaf blowers, saws, electric clippers, sod cutters etc..
■ Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
■ Care for established lawns by weeding, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around
flower beds, walks, or walls.
■ Monitor the grounds safety, notifying staff of any safety issues for the public or members.
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(3 Hours/Week)
Description:
● A secretarial Volunteer is a volunteer who helps with the administrative side and lobby upkeep of the
Forge.
○ Spend 2 hours a week doing the following tasks
■ Managing front desk as needed
■ Organizing Lobby as needed
■ Give orientations to members as needed
■ Give tours as needed
■ File papers as needed
■ Enter Information onto Wild Apricot as needed
■ Assist organizing other volunteers
■ Check printers for ink, paper, and maintenance
○ All Volunteer Responsibilities
(4 Hours/Week)
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM?
Empower creators in Silver City by becoming a sponsor at The Future Forge Makerspace. Your support fuels skill-building education, DIY projects, and access to cutting-edge Makerspace technology. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your contribution helps nurture the maker Communities. Join us in making a difference — sponsor someone’s journey to unleash their creativity with premium Silver City Tools. Plus, enjoy the benefits of tax-deductible sponsorships. Shape the future of innovation and community building with your sponsorship today!
SUPPORT THE FUTURE FORGE WITH YOUR DONATION
Transform our community with a donation to Future Forge Makerspace in Silver City. Your support fuels expansion, providing better equipment and future growth opportunities. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donation is tax-deductible, amplifying the impact of your generosity. Join us in shaping a brighter future through innovation and community building. Donate today, make a difference. Thank you for supporting the Future Forge journey!
