===== How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) =====

Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed.

=== Entirely member-funded ===

You membership dues are a donation that keep us alive!

The huge majority of it goes to rent, followed by services and some tool upkeep.

Almost everything you see at VHS has been a donation, or purchased using these funds.


=== Do-ocracy ===

Along the same lines, there is no one collecting a paycheque here. There is no one in charge of cleaning up, organizing the space, or fixing the tools. That is //you//! If you see something that needs to get done, take 2 minutes of your day, and do it!

The system works because everyone helps pick up the slack. This is what makes us awesome!


===== Important links =====


  * Talk
  * isvhsopen
  * wiki
  * Nomos (not linked to)