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. 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. 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.
All sessions are free of charge, but donations are welcome.
The Internet for Beginners and Searching the Internet are offered at the Central Library only. A local agent for VolNet, a federal initiative through Industry Canada to increase the number of non-profit organizations connected to the Internet. Program provides internet training and network support to clients, and subsidizes the purchase of computer equipment. 604 Connect is currently working with its limit of 200 non-profit groups, but may start accepting applications again later this year. An Industry Canada program designed to provide neighbourhoods in urban areas with public internet access terminals and to provide community members with internet training.