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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](/events-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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 +- [Membership](/membership) has a surprisingly reasonable monthly fee. 
 +- 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 [during member open hours](/events-calendar). 
 +- 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! 
 +- There are no mandatory volunteer hours, though volunteering is encouraged. 
 +- You can [sign up here](/membership) 
 + 
 +## What Makes VHS Awesome 
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 +See the [letters of support](/about:support) for what our community thinks makes us great! 
 + 
 +## Quick Stats 
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 +<listgroup> 
 +<listgroup-item>**Members:** ~180</listgroup-item> 
 +<listgroup-item>**Space:** ~4000 sq/ft</listgroup-item> 
 +<listgroup-item>**Founded:** August 2008</listgroup-item> 
 +</listgroup> 
 + 
 +## Further Information 
 + 
 +[House Rules](https://drive.google.com/a/vanhack.ca/file/d/1HazlWSWWa_BpxeDD7nFABT_S1BPdoJiW/view?usp=sharing) 
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 +[Constitution and Bylaws](/about/constitution-and-bylaws) 
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 +[Code of Conduct, Grievance Procedure](/about/code-of-conduct-grievance-procedure) 
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 +[FAQ](/about/faq) 
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 +[Supporters](/about/supporters) 
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 +## How to Get Here 
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 +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. 
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