to make sure that the prospective volunteer understands the basic principles and the general rules of the store, the volunteer gets trained. After volunteering for two months, they are considered a member of the collective. Working with an anti-capitalist, not-for-profit model, aside from book sales, the store relies on donations to cover expenses. Supporters of Spartacus Books can make a donation to be signed up for an annual Spartacus Books membership. Spartacus is also a community third space and often used for various events such as movie nights, fundraisers and book releases. Spartacus has been described over the years as a hub of alternative culture in Vancouver. Groups that have used the space for meetings throughout the years include the Spartacus Book Club, the anarchistic free school movement, Vancouver Indymedia, cooperative housing, the Vancouver Esperanto group, Under the Volcano Festival, G8 and G20 protests and the local chapter of Industrial Workers of the World. Spartacus Books offers multiple free resources for public use, include a book and zine lending library, a seed library, free tea & coffee, Naloxone training, an area for kids, and a free store section organized by the Vancouver Free Market. There are computers connected to the internet, running free software and a WiFi hotspot which can be used for free. References External links Shops in Vancouver Non-profit organizations based in Vancouver Independent bookstores of Canada Anarchist_bookstores Social centres Infoshops LGBT bookstores