 Mission/Vision
The Vancouver Community Network strives to be an inclusive, multicultural, community-based organization which ensures the free, accessible electronic creation and exchange of the broadest range of information, experience, ideas and wisdom.
1. To encourage the development of a...
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The Vancouver Community Network strives to be an inclusive, multicultural, community-based organization which ensures the free, accessible electronic creation and exchange of the broadest range of information, experience, ideas and wisdom.
1. To encourage the development of a wide range of electronic community information and communications resources.
2. To encourage the broadest possible participation of community and non-profit organizations in making their information available on the CommunityNet.
3. To work with community and non-profit organizations to make VCN a community building tool.
4. To support individuals and organizations in building and maintaining public space on the Internet internationally.
5. To work with other BC and Canadian Community Networks, such as Telecommunities Canada, to support Canadian community computer networks.
6. To educate and encourage the public in the use of the Internet.
7. To work toward the widest possible public access to the Internet, government and other information through Community Networks, other non-profit organizations, such as libraries, and other public access sites.
8. To expand the multicultural and inclusive nature of the Vancouver CommunityNet.
9. To expand and strengthen the membership and user base of VCN.
10. To build sustainability through ongoing funding, a strong and effective board and staff, and operational and financial accountability.
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What does the organization do?
The Vancouver Community Network owns, operates and promotes a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial, community computer utility in the Lower Mainland of BC which provides a public space on the Internet.
VCN provides non-profits in need with free content management systems to...
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The Vancouver Community Network owns, operates and promotes a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial, community computer utility in the Lower Mainland of BC which provides a public space on the Internet.
VCN provides non-profits in need with free content management systems to easily build community websites. VCN also offers community organizations with web-hosting and free used hardware and software donated by community members and businesses.
VCN aslo offers individuals free e-mail accounts.
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Opportunities for Youth
Free Internet at Community Access Program locations.
Internship opportunites with the Youth Initaitive Program: Skills and Empoyability Development
Access Local Resources through the Youth Portal, a CAPYI project hosted by VCN: www.youthportal.ca
The Youth...
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Free Internet at Community Access Program locations.
Internship opportunites with the Youth Initaitive Program: Skills and Empoyability Development
Access Local Resources through the Youth Portal, a CAPYI project hosted by VCN: www.youthportal.ca
The Youth Portal is an online youth resource space. It's a centralized online hub where youth can access opportunities, services and information in their communities.
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CAP ! on December 6th, 2007 by  Shannon
The Community Access Program of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Network is hosted by VCN.
The Youth Initiative Component hires 50 Interns every year to work in CAP non-profits organizations.
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ernships as Community Development and Information and Communication Technology related.
There is also a web and tech team consisting of 5 Interns hosted at VCN.
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