Summertime Bench!
VTL member Tessa just finished building this sweet outdoor bench with tool borrowed from VTL. Complete with celebratory beer! Nice work Tessa! Looks great!
Our AGM is coming up! You’re invited!
VTL 2018 AGM
Monday, May 28th
7-8pm
@ Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, 4065 Victoria Dr.
7-8pm
@ Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, 4065 Victoria Dr.
We’re inviting all of our members to come out to our Annual General Meeting on the evening of Monday, May 28th! This is your opportunity to come and get an update from the VTL Board of Directors about our past year, discuss the future of the VTL, and voice any ideas, concerns or thoughts! We’ll also be electing some new board positions. There will be snacks and refreshments!
We’re looking for a Financial Coordinator and Tool Coordinator
The Vancouver Tool Library is seeking a volunteer Financial Coordinator and volunteer Tool Coordinator. These two roles are vital to VTL’s operations and require dedicated, reliable individuals to manage these profiles. If you are interested in volunteering with the VTL in either of these roles, please email manager@vancouvertoollibrary.com.Volunteering with the Vancouver Tool Library is a super rewarding experience! By volunteering, you’re joining an amazing team of progressive, handy people who are working to make our community more sustainable and resilient through the sharing of tools and skills. Also, after volunteering for 3 months, VTL volunteers have their annual memberships waived. Get in touch with us and get involved!
Financial Coordinator
Approx. 8 hours/month
Responsibilities
– Works with the Treasurer to oversee the finances of the Tool Library.
– Works with the General Manager and other coordinators to develop and maintain ongoing budget.
– Produces a monthly financial statement for the Board of Directors.
– Deposits cash on a monthly basis.
– Responsible for the payment of rent and bills.
– Responsible for staff paychecks.
Experience
– Bookkeeping for a small non-profit.
– Delivering financial reports to a Board of Directors.
– Experience with Xero accounting software is an asset.
Tool Coordinator
Approx. 10 hours/month
Responsibilities
– Procures, organizes, and maintains the VTL tool collection to ensure member needs are met and exceeded.
– Works closely with General Manager to develop accurate tool purchase and repair expense budgets.
– Ensures that weekly tool maintenance checks and inventory updates are being done and repairs or replaces tools as necessary.
– Ensures inventory of consumable tool accessories (eg. saw blades).
– Develops tool information packages including a comprehensive safety plan.
– Coordinates the actions of the Tool Committee to aid in meeting the above responsibilities.
Experience
– Maintaining and repairing power tools and hand tools.
– Managing an inventory.
– Awareness of tool purchasing.
We got a serger!
VTL Members! Happy to announce we now have a serger in our inventory. Yours to borrow for just $1/day!
New Band Saw!!
A lovely human being just donated this 14″ band saw! Come and get it! $1/day for VTL members!
