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-# About Vancouver Hack Space 
  
-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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-<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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-<p><iframe style="border: 0;" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?q=Vancouver+Hack+Space,+Venables+Street,+Vancouver,+BC,+Canada&amp;key=AIzaSyBFw0Qbyq9zTFTd-tUY6dZWTgaQzuU17R8" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> 
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