Bicycle Hackerspace

There is a practice, in software engineering, of writing stories that explain a task's value proposition. A slightly formalized way of expressing needs that people automatically recognize. It is a structural pattern for a sentence:

As a [role], I want [a feature], so that [I can achieve a goal].

These are some of the core feature requirements for a productive Bicycle Hackerspace, in this case known as "The Space".

Volunteering

As a Volunteer, I want to spend some of my personal time doing things for The Space, so that I can contribute to society.

When to Volunteer (People Scheduling)

As a Volunteer, I want to know the best time for me to participate, so that I can contribute meaningfully.

What to Do (Task Management)

As a Volunteer, I want to know what needs to be done, so that I can apply my time toward important things.

Some tasks may be best at certain times or on certain days.

Some tasks will have potential conflicts, like for use of a tool or station.

How to Grow

As a Volunteer, I want to gain new skills, so that I can contribute more and learn new things.

What to Grow

As a Volunteer, I want to know what skills The Space needs, so I can focus on things that interest me and help me contribute.