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== What training (safety, etc) do you need? == | == What training (safety, etc) do you need? == | ||
Protospace offers a number of member-to-member courses, classes, seminars and workshops, generally led by volunteers. Most of these are either about our tools, or about the skills need to make things with our tools. You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school. | |||
== What are the membership options? == | == What are the membership options? == | ||
A Keyholder is a vetted member, sometimes called a "full" member with 24x7 access to the space. A subsidized rate is available for students and other with limited income. | |||
For those people who never come on their own, but want to come with their "friend" who is a member, a "Friend Membership" is available. Friend Members do not get an access card or storage shelf, and must be accompanied by a keyholder at all times. | |||
== Is there a minimum membership term? == | == Is there a minimum membership term? == | ||
No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships -- if you chose to stop being a member, you must go through the one month Probationary period again, to rejoin. (We allow a "vacation period" annually if requested). | |||
== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc == | == Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc == | ||
The calendar on the main web site is kept fairly up-to-date. Dates of training events are also on the "school" section of my.protospace.ca. Other than that, monitoring the "protospace-discuss" Google group is probably the best way to hear what's going on. | |||
== How do you get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) == | == How do you get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) == | ||
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== Can I use all of the equipment? == | == Can I use all of the equipment? == | ||
Anything that doesn't require training is available | Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[Tools We Have]] page. | ||
== When can I visit? == | == When can I visit? == | ||
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== If I join, when can I use the space? == | == If I join, when can I use the space? == | ||
Once you become a vetted keyholder, you can use the space anytime you like, 24x7. For the first month, you will be a Probationary Member and can use the space when accompanied or supervised by a vetted keyholder. | |||
== How much does it cost? == | == How much does it cost? == | ||
Our membership rate is $50 per month. | |||
A subsidized rate of $30 is available to students and those in need. | |||
You can join as a friend of a keyholder (without your own key or shelf), or as a supporter (donor) for $10 per month or more. | |||
When you first sign up, if you pay for your first two months together, we'll give you a third month free. | |||
At any time, if you pay for a full year, you get a free month (12 for the price of 11). | |||
== How can I pay? == | == How can I pay? == | ||
# Paypal | # Paypal to info@protospace.ca or https://paypal.me/protospace. | ||
# Cash (get a receipt). | # Interac Email Transfer to info@protospace.ca | ||
# | # Credit card payments through Paypal or Square | ||
# Cash or cheque in person (get a receipt). | |||
# Need another arrangement? Speak to a director. | |||
# Sorry, we cannot accept debit. | |||
== Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? == | == Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? == | ||