At VolkLibre! we provide a place for indie artists and self-employed folks to help each other thrive - while building a creative culture that values our floating orb. We utilize the internet to create a large-scale 'Common Security Club' (see http://commonsecurityclub.org/), facilitating groups around the world to come together in their communities while tapping into a larger pool of progressive knowledge and ideas. There are three basic benefits: mutual support, shared resources and information, and collaborative action.

We welcome superheroes, artists, artisans, crafters/makers, musicians, poets/writers, performers, community organizers, environmentalists, homemakers, students, teachers, parents, activists, independent businesses & self-employed individuals, artisans, farmers -- really, pretty much anyone interested in arts cultures, sustainable living, social justice or the General Q.O.L. (Quality of Life).

With V.L. groups and forums, members share info & collaborate on projects, incubate ideas, form purchasing groups and crafting clubs, participate in ride shares, barter, organize events + more. Small businesses and those self-employed (including artists/musicians/performers etc) can share information on sustainable practices, industry tips & resources, as well as team up with others for promotional efforts & other opportunities. For the individual, it's a way to take action; to engage in discussions, form groups, organize campaigns, & publish blogs or videos that are in line with our mission.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

--Upload pics of your own crafts, art, videos, MP3s, writings, & a link to your website on your personal page.

--Create a profile for your biz or etsy site & add it to the “Buy Local!” group so members can check it out & support you.

-- Start a blog of interest for us to feature on our main page.

--Post events that you’re holding or that you think would be of interest to other members,

--Join existing groups or start one on a topic you see a need for.

--Create a group page for an existing group you belong to - be it band, town, neighborhood, association, non-profit, PTA, knitting club, employees, business network - whatever! It's a great way to organize your members in a place where you can share info or collaborate with similar groups.

-- If you want to get more involved, talk to us about being a group moderator or a number of other situations that you can find on our “Get Volked!” page under the “All About V.L." tab.


~hassen & Heather