SPACES, a new social network that's 100 per cent local, is now en route to Oakville.
The revolutionary social media platform — conceptualized and built by Village Media, the local news company that operates this community website — is ready to expand its reach.
At its core, SPACES is your community meeting place. It will unite Oakville residents over shared interests such as health and wellness, nightlife and a love for their pets, for example.
What sets SPACES apart from global social media networks is that our spaces are moderated by local champions — also known as hosts — who are leading safe, civil and informative discussions about local topics of interest.
Hosts are Oakville residents who are experts in their respective fields or realm of interest and act as community stewards, guiding thoughtful dialogue on a wide range of topics.
These moderators will play an important role in the foundation of SPACES. This is where you come in.
We’re looking for local residents like you to take on the role of host; to act as community champions and help us build a social media site that’s safe, authentic and actually connected to our town.
Read more here: MEET YOUR HOST: Talented local carpenter helps us build the Sault’s new social network
If you are interested in becoming a host for SPACES, fill out the form: So You Want to be a SPACES Host. We’re excited to hear from you.
Need a bit more information? You got it!
Here are some great reasons to sign up as a SPACES host:
Help foster interconnectedness in our hometown: SPACES connects residents to their neighbourhood. As host, you’ll act as community liaison – piquing interest, educating the public on what matters in Oakville, highlighting what residents need to know, and more.
Read more here: MEET YOUR HOST: Sault newcomer excited to welcome others to a special space
Support local businesses, help grow the economy: We’re bringing people and local initiatives together in SPACES. Is your cycling club looking to recruit fellow riders? Are you looking for a new craft to tackle? Do you have a photographic eye and love to capture the beauty in Oakville? You’ll have a leading role in shaping these dialogues — in SPACES.
Facilitate collaboration on local issues: How can we collectively make Oakville the best town to live, work and raise a family? As host, you’ll be steering collaboration on this — bringing ideas together to ensure Oakville residents are healthy, supported and engaged.
Be among the first: Similar to managing a group on Facebook, host positions are voluntary. But unlike FB group admins, our hosts are frequently recognized and promoted on the leading source of local news and information in Oakville. They also have an opportunity to be among the first to help build a local online community that is safe, welcoming, diverse, non-toxic, informative and all about Oakville!
Read more here: MEET YOUR HOST: Exotic pet breeder hatches new community in SPACES
Essentially, you’ll be at the helm, connecting with others who share the same interests. And you’ll be contributing to a safe, locally-minded community that works to build a stronger town.
We’re launching an authentic, ambitious, hyper-local social media network.
We would love to do this with you.
Submit your interest via the form, So You Want to be a SPACES Host, and our content coordinator will be in touch soon with next steps.
If you have any questions about the host role or SPACES in general, reach out to Alexa: [email protected].