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PBEM understands that the cost of childcare can be a barrier to volunteering. So we have partnered with the nonprofit organization Politisit, who will pay for NET volunteers' babysitting while you attend certain PBEM trainings and events! No strings. How great is that? | PBEM understands that the cost of childcare can be a barrier to volunteering. So we have partnered with the nonprofit organization Politisit, who will pay for NET volunteers' babysitting while you attend certain PBEM trainings and events! No strings. How great is that? | ||
== How It Works == | |||
# Tell Politisit you wish to enroll in their service by filling out [https:// | # Tell Politisit you wish to enroll in their service by filling out [https://bit.ly/child-app this one-time application form]. Politisit will let you know whether you are approved. | ||
# Register normally for the NET event(s) you want to attend. See the list of currently approved events below. Event registration is usually done in [https://bit.ly/3yE8nb4 MyImpactPage] or through another link we provided in a NET Bulletin. | # Register normally for the NET event(s) you want to attend. See the list of currently approved events below. Event registration is usually done in [https://bit.ly/3yE8nb4 MyImpactPage] or through another link we provided in a NET Bulletin. | ||
# Fill out [https:// | # Fill out [https://bit.ly/child-event this event request form] ''at least 72 hours before the event''. Politisit will let you know if they can fund your request. | ||
# Set up time with the babysitter of your choice. | # Set up time with the babysitter of your choice. | ||
# Attend the event. | # Attend the event. | ||
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''Please note that PBEM does not handle money, cannot directly reimburse volunteers, and will not manage arrangements you make with Politisit. We have established this partnership to assist volunteers, but have no fiduciary control over decisions and payments.'' | ''Please note that PBEM does not handle money, cannot directly reimburse volunteers, and will not manage arrangements you make with Politisit. We have established this partnership to assist volunteers, but have no fiduciary control over decisions and payments.'' | ||
== Currently Approved Events == | |||
The events for which PBEM currently has approved childcare through Politisit are: | The events for which PBEM currently has approved childcare through Politisit are: | ||
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If there is a PBEM event not listed here for which you need childcare, please contact us at [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Politisit event addition net@portlandoregon.gov]! | If there is a PBEM event not listed here for which you need childcare, please contact us at [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Politisit event addition net@portlandoregon.gov]! | ||
== More Information About Politisit == | |||
For more information about the organization's very cool mission and people, visit [https://www.politisit.org www.politisit.org] | For more information about the organization's very cool mission and people, visit [https://www.politisit.org www.politisit.org] | ||
If you do not need childcare but would like to make a '''tax-deductible donation''' to help fund other volunteers' needs, [https://www.politisit.org/donate go here]! | If you do not need childcare but would like to make a '''tax-deductible donation''' to help fund other volunteers' needs, [https://www.politisit.org/donate go here]! | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 5 August 2022
PBEM understands that the cost of childcare can be a barrier to volunteering. So we have partnered with the nonprofit organization Politisit, who will pay for NET volunteers' babysitting while you attend certain PBEM trainings and events! No strings. How great is that?
How It Works
- Tell Politisit you wish to enroll in their service by filling out this one-time application form. Politisit will let you know whether you are approved.
- Register normally for the NET event(s) you want to attend. See the list of currently approved events below. Event registration is usually done in MyImpactPage or through another link we provided in a NET Bulletin.
- Fill out this event request form at least 72 hours before the event. Politisit will let you know if they can fund your request.
- Set up time with the babysitter of your choice.
- Attend the event.
- After the event, send Politisit documentation of event attendance and they will send you money to reimburse your childcare costs via Paypal or check!
Please note that PBEM does not handle money, cannot directly reimburse volunteers, and will not manage arrangements you make with Politisit. We have established this partnership to assist volunteers, but have no fiduciary control over decisions and payments.
Currently Approved Events
The events for which PBEM currently has approved childcare through Politisit are:
- Wilderness First Aid classes, September 3-11, 2022 [Available to Active NETs only]
- Basic NET Training (classes and Final Field Exercises), October 15 - November 6, 2022 [Available to all trainees]
If there is a PBEM event not listed here for which you need childcare, please contact us at net@portlandoregon.gov!
More Information About Politisit
For more information about the organization's very cool mission and people, visit www.politisit.org
If you do not need childcare but would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help fund other volunteers' needs, go here!