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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 [https://www.politisit.org/ Politisit], who will | PBEM understands that the cost of childcare can be a barrier to volunteering. So we have partnered with the nonprofit organization [https://www.politisit.org/ Politisit], who will reimburse up to $200/month for a NET volunteer's childcare while you attend certain PBEM trainings and events! We realize this is not a perfect solution because it requires volunteers to go out-of-pocket, and it probably does not cover the cost of care for all four days of Basic NET Training. However, this is the best arrangement we have been able to establish under city finance rules so far. | ||
== How It Works == | == How It Works == | ||
# 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. | # 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 a community partner organization. | # '''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 a community partner organization, because PBEM must have a record of your attendance. | ||
# '''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. | # '''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. | ||
# '''Make arrangements with the childcare provider of your choice.''' | # '''Make arrangements with the childcare provider of your choice.''' | ||
# '''Attend''' the event. | # '''Attend''' the event. | ||
# After the event, '''send Politisit documentation of event attendance''' and they will | # After the event, '''send Politisit documentation of event attendance''' and they will reimburse your childcare costs via Paypal or check. | ||
== Currently Approved Events == | == Currently Approved Events == | ||
