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| # About Vancouver Hack Space | |
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| Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization where members share tools, equipment, space, knowledge, opinions, good times and cheer. | |
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| More than just a studio space, we focus on sharing all sorts of knowledge within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. We can be thought of as the community workshop for a community without workshops, but are more like a social club for making projects and learning new skills. We do 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, machining, robotics, sewing, welding, electronics, coding, art, and more! | |
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| What does that mean exactly? Well, in short: | |
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| - We have no paid staff | |
| - Directors are volunteers, and are elected by the membership to handle the adulting | |
| - All the tools and spaces are maintained by their users | |
| - Monthly dues are low as they only have to cover the costs of using the building | |
| - All our tools are available to members, though some (mostly the cool and dangerous ones) require a safety orientation or training course first. | |
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| # Public Hours | |
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| Come to [our open nights](/calendar) and check us out! | |
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| We are open to the public every Tuesday night, from 4:30PM-9:00PM-ish. | |
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| If the open hours don't work for your schedule, you can also [book a tour](https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/curious-about-vancouver-hackspace-come-check-it-out/15391)! | |
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| ## Joining the Hackspace | |
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| <li><a href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/membership/">Membership</a> has a surprisingly reasonable monthly fee</li> | |
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| <li>To make sure there is always someone around to help while you get to know the space and its tools there is a one month “getting to know you” period where you can use the space <a href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar/">during member open hours</a></li> | |
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| <li>After the getting to know you period, you can apply for keyholder status and get 24/7 access to the space for the same low fee!</li> | |
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| <li>There are no mandatory volunteer hours, though volunteering is encouraged</li> | |
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| <li>You can <a href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/membership/">sign up here</a></li> | |
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| <h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Makes VHS Awesome.</h3> | |
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| <p>See the <a title="letters of support" href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/about/letter-of-support/">letters of support</a> for what our community thinks makes us great!</p> | |
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| <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Stats</h3> | |
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| <p><strong>Members:</strong> ~180<br /><strong>Space:</strong> ~4000 sq/ft<br /><strong>Founded:</strong> August 2008</p> | |
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| <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Further Information</h3> | |
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| <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/a/vanhack.ca/file/d/1HazlWSWWa_BpxeDD7nFABT_S1BPdoJiW/view?usp=sharing">House Rules </a></p> | |
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| <p><a title="Constitution and Bylaws" href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/about/constitution-and-bylaws/">Constitution and Bylaws</a></p> | |
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| <p><a title="Code of Conduct, Grievance Procedure" href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/about/code-of-conduct-grievance-procedure/">Code of Conduct, Grievance Procedure</a></p> | |
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| <p><a title="FAQ" href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/about/faq/">FAQ</a></p> | |
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| <p><a title="Supporters" href="https://vanhack.ca/wp/supporters/">Supporters</a></p> | |
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| <h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to Get Here</h3> | |
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| <p>In January of 2019 VHS relocated to 1601 Venables St, at the corner of Woodland Dr. We are located at the root of Commercial Drive, a two minute walk from two different bus routes. Street parking is plentiful. Our main entrance is the front door on Venables Street.</p> | |
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