How to Apply

Program Ended February, 2002

How to Apply to "604 Connect!"

"604 Connect!" will accept applications for the package throughout the year in anticipation of future opportunities arising. We will be requesting both verbal and paper information from each group.

Criteria for eligibility - from the VolNet web site
Information to be requested from groups - from the VolNet web site
Application Form - and cover sheet for groups wanting to apply. Or, another form if you happen to be using Explorer.

If you know any voluntary sector organizations in the Vancouver local dialing area who might benefit from this program, please consider contacting them with this information so that they can apply for the package.

Throughout BC:

If you know a group in Northern, Soutern or Central BC that may wish to participate, they can contact Sharon Sawchuk at the YM-YWCA of Kelowna/Westbank (250) 765-4191, email [email protected]

If you know a BC group on Vancouver Island or in other parts of BC outside of the Lower Mainland local dialing area which may like to participate, they can contact Leslie Adams at the BC Museums Association (250) 387-3971, http://www.MuseumsAssn.bc.ca/~bcma/VolNet/ or email [email protected]

If you are not sure who to contact please call VolNet at 1-800-575-9200 for more information.

Across Canada:

List of VolNet Delivery Agencies from the Industry Canada, VolNet web site.

Background on VolNet program

Building the Technological Capacity of the Voluntary Sector - January 1999
Voluntary sector survey - of Internet "readiness" conducted by IndustrVoluntary sector survey Canada in 1997 - showing that while half the organizations surveyed use the Internet most felt a need for further support and training.
Assistive Technology - information from Industry Canada CAP for groups dealing with disabilities to using the Internet

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