Need Help Setting Up a Website for your Community Organization?

The following information has been collected to assist individuals and non-profit organizations in the Vancouver area in accessing available internet training and services. For groups and organizations that qualify, services may include web access training, web development training, email address, internet connection and space to host your homepage.

Note:These links are provided to assist people in finding the internet and HTML information they need to get started. The City of Vancouver makes no warranties regarding the content, security, or accessibility of these sites. Users are responsible for ensuring that any information they use is appropriate to their purposes.

Vancouver CommunityNet (Vancouver Community Network - VCN)

Provides weekly training sessions for groups and individuals. Sessions include First Time User Introductions, Community Groups and the Internet, Introduction to Email, Using the Internet with Windows and Netscape, and Search Tools. First Time User Introductions and Community Groups and the Internet are operated on a drop-in basis. The other sessions require pre-registration (contact Vancouver CommunityNet for registration information). All sessions are free of charge, but donations are welcome. They also offer free server space for community groups and individuals to post web pages on the internet (for non-commercial purposes).

2nd Floor - 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4
Phone: 604-257-3811 Modem: 604-683-0189 Fax: 604-257-3808
Email: help@vcn.bc.ca | URL: www.vcn.bc.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm

Vancouver Public Library

Offers free, hands-on courses to the public of all ages. Most are offered at the Downtown Central Branch at Library Square, but check with your nearest branch for local offerings. Course registration is by phone Monday to Saturday. Computer and Internet Basics also available in other languages. For information about upcoming courses visit the Vancouver Public Library Calendar of Events & Courses.

Computer Basics - Get comfortable with using a computer during this 90-minute, hands-on course. Learn to use the mouse and the computer keyboard, and get an overview of basic computer functions.

Internet Basics - Learn about what's available on the Internet and how to find it. We'll talk about browsers, navigation, and effective searching during this 2-hour, hands-on course. Computer Basics or equivalent experience required.

E-mail Basics - Set up your own web-based e-mail account and explore the basics of sending and receiving e-mail in this 90-minute hands-on program. Computer Basics & Internet Basics or equivalent experience required.

Central Branch (Library Square)
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
Phone: 604-331-3603 | Email: info@vpl.ca
Library Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am-9 pm | Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 12pm-5pm | Closed on Statutory Holidays

Communicopia Internet Inc.

Communicopia helps organizations working for sustainability and social change use online tools and online thinking to build meaningful relationships with customers and supporters. We help our clients develop integrated online strategies, design interactive websites, and build capacity to master the online space for the long haul.

601-134 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2K4
Phone: 604-844-7672 Fax: 604-844-7673
Email: info@communicopia.com | URL: www.communicopia.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Computer Comfort (through the Neil Squire Society)

Provides computer/internet training in an informal and non-threatening environment to people who have physical disabilities which affect mobility. Computers are available in the classroom for participants in the program. Instruction is one-on-one and all tutors are volunteers.

220 - 2250 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5M 3Z3
Phone: 604-473-9363 Fax: 604-473-9364
Email: patriciaw@neilsquire.ca | URL: www.neilsquire.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

National Academy of Older Canadians (NAOC)

Provides computer and internet training to Canadians age 35 and over. Classes are small sized and taught at your own pace, and includes individual help. NAOC specializes in working with seniors and offers ‘senior friendly’ courses.

2nd Floor - 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4
Phone: 604-681-3767 Fax: 604-681-9466
Email: naoc@lightspeed.ca | URL: www.naoc.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm.

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