NON PROFITS

Services & Assistance to Non profit Groups

The Hotspot has collaborated and made partnerships with several local groups and has been involved in the implementation and planning of many large ongoing and new community projects. Amongst its main services, the Hotspot provides substantial support and assistance to other local non-profit groups.

Some basic examples of the free services we provide are: administrative assistance, promotional materials and websites; work and meeting space; event planning; grant writing resources, assistance and research; mailing lists, email and other communication resources; physical public space; technical/computer training, access to computers/software as well as volunteer referral and resources, and more.

Please see the NON PROFITS section of our website for more information about our services and how to access them.

Shared Community Space: The Hotspot Annex

The Hotspot Annex is the adjacent space to the Hotspot. It is available to non-profit groups who need a place to work on their projects or hold meetings and workshops. The space is available by advance booking online or with The Hotspot's Front Desk Staff.

COMMUNITY

Community Information & Referal

The Hotspot is a place where questions about local resources are welcomed and answered.  Whether your question is about the local food bank, employment resources, local sports groups, churches, or family services we can help you by referencing our Community Directory and utilizing the knowledge of our local staff, volunteers and youth interns. We eagerly share our personal and professional knowledge with anyone who drops in or calls to inquire about local community groups, non profit organizations and the services they provide.

Community Drop In Space

The Hotspot is a welcoming place in which people from all walks of life can drop in to meet friends, hang out, read the local newspapers and magazines, browse bulletin boards and other resources, play cards or board games, use a computer, engage in learning activities, and so much more.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer Recruitment & Referral

One of the Squamish Volunteer Centre @ The Hotspot's goals is to connect local community groups and non profits with volunteers who are eager to contribute. With the tremendous help and support of one of our own Volunteers, the Hotspot is able to provide a service on this website through which volunteers and organizations are able to find each other by registering, posting and viewing current opportunities and profiles. In addition, as funding allows, the Volunteer Centre staff personally refer registered volunteers to postings that match their volunteering preferences.

See the VOLUNTEERS section of our website for information about Volunteering in Squamish and Registering as a Volunteer.

Squamish Community Youth Program

Through the Squamish Volunteer Centre, the Squamish Community Youth Program works with community partners to create opportunities for local youth to become involved in and connected to the community. The Goals of the program are:

• To increase youths connection, as well as their sense of belonging and value within the community.
• To foster a value of service to the community.
• To create a process by which local community work can be carried out through the creation of volunteer and paid work opportunities for youth.

See the YOUTH section of our website for more information about this program, benefits of youth volunteering, local opportunities for youth and more.

TECHNOLOGY

Public Access Labs

The Sea to Sky Freenet Association @ The Hotspot provides very affordable public computer access in several locations in Squamish. The main location is inside The Hotspot itself where a full access lab with 14 computer stations resides. Currently our other locations are inside the: Greyhound Bus Depot, Brackendale Post Office and Totem Hall.

Free Computer Tutoring

Through the Sea to Sky Freenet Association, the Hotspot provides free one-to-one computer tutoring on the basics as well as advanced tutoring for affordable fees on a sliding scale. Our Youth Interns utilize their knowledge and experiences to teach people from all walks of life about computer basics, Internet and Email on both Mac and PC Operating Systems. Tutoring is available by advance booking.

Please see the TECHNOLOGY section of our website for more information about our tutoring services.

Computer Reuse IT Program

The Sea to Sky Freenet Association operates a computer recycling program not only to save computers and technology from the landfill but also to make affordable/free computers for families and individuals with a low income. Old computers, parts and accessories are frequently received by donation and assessed, repaired and rebuilt by youth interns and volunteers.

Please see the TECHNOLOGY section of our website for more information about the Reuse It Program.