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.
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.
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!