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governorkangobjective. SELF is a nonprofit, player-run organization established to assist non-human imPorts or imPorts bonded to a non-human animal ( meaning a character who brought in an animal that takes up one power slot. ) | ||
so what is it exactly. Currently based out of Heropa, SELF means to assist non-human imPorts or non-human companion animals during the duration of their stay. It was Claire, the former head's, experience after being saddled with a dinosaur that most resources, from housing to health care and even food, are geared toward humans specifically, as is most of the existing support. Kang has long been aware of this issue as well, being of a non-mammalian nature. SELF aims to correct that. The initial areas tackled include:
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so you want to help out. Most of the work is done on a volunteer basis. This may change with time, but for the time being pro bono is the name of the game. If, however, your character demands payment, this can be negotiated. The organization's funds, achieved chiefly through donations, is spent on securing resources as necessary. Anyone, whether human or non-human, can volunteer. There are many ways to contribute: food suppliers, construction workers, researchers, medics, trainers… The sky is the limit. If you’d like your character to take part but aren’t sure how, feel free to private message me and we will work something out. Not everything is dry. There will be activities throughout meant to connect the imPorts to the native population. ( We expect these will go about as well as expected. ) So there is always the opportunity too of working fundraisers, seminars, you name it. SELF accepts both Registered and Unregistered imPorts. Others are evaluated on a case-by-case basis ( basically, how likely are they to be assholes. ) ( And do let me know if your character wants to be an asshole! I'm very open to any plotting that complicates my character's life. So don't be afraid to message me! ) To sign up, fill out the text form here. A list of the various NPC and player-run businesses and organizations working with SELF can be found here. ICly, this information is easily accessible via brochure at Swear-ins and by contacting Kang or any of the volunteers directly. | ||
available programs. Well-Dressed Program New arrivals very frequently have clothing issues, for various reasons. Perhaps they are normally not human, and what clothing they wear (if they do) no longer fits. Perhaps their clothing is a little... inappropriate for this culture. Perhaps they were in the middle of taking a relaxing bath. And, perhaps, they arrived in their superhero/villain outfit and simply don't want to be noticed yet. To help with this, clothing (including undergarments and shoes!) in a plethora of sizes and styles is available in the Porter room upon arrival! Much of it is donated from Natives, and SELF has a small budget set aside to ensure that supplies never run too low. Native Training Program This program is strictly for educating Native soldiers on how to better make a first impression on new arrivals placed in human bodies they may not be used to. The soldiers will be trained on how to answer the various questions on the change in anatomy (ranging from the harmless "I don't understand this clothing" or "how do I walk in this body" to the more uncomfortable ones). They will also provide information on the available resources specific to an imPort's needs and who they should speak to (SELF) if that need is not yet being met. ImPort Host Program Similar to the host programs commonly found in many different country, the goal of the ImPort Host Program is to give newly-arrived imPorts a guide to help them adjust to life in a strange new world. The volunteer hosts are largely natives, with a smattering of imPorts, and SELF will gladly work with newbies to find the right host. The program is only offered, not forced - and, it is entirely up to the newbie how long they stay in. | ||
miscellany. Former head of the organization is Claire Dearing. With her return home, that status has been transferred to Lord-Governor Kang. For IC information, questions or complaints, characters are free to reach out to Lord-Governor Kang. If you have any suggestions or plots, PM me any time! Bear in mind that anything that can potentially impact the game must first be passed by the mods. [Coding has been borrowed from here.] | ||
Volunteers/Employees/Contacts
Date: 2016-01-28 07:30 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2016-01-28 07:32 am (UTC)ARE THEY GETTING PAID: I'd like to say yes because he's been looking for something to replace his current job with, but honestly he'll be helping out even if you don't pay him!
WHAT IS HE/SHE CONTRIBUTING TO SELF: Minato is a ridiculous busybody who likes helping others. Frankly, he's prone to doing most of the organization's tasks on his own, independently, but he prefers working in teams so it makes complete sense to him to join up.
He's a strong combat healer (and combatant, for that matter) so he functions very well as emergency medic, but most of the time he probably wordlessly and frighteningly competently fulfills mundane tasks. Like picking up and delivering food, contacting others to see if they need anything, coordinating efforts, reaching out to make new contacts, god, I don't know. You essentially just have to hint to him that you need something done and he just does it. He really really likes being busy and he loves talking to people, or more accurately, listening to them.
ADDITIONALLY he's probably decent at training people to use their powers. His own are very reliant on being at peace with yourself and the subsequent self-control that comes with it (loose Persona are homicidal without the user's consent) and canonly he's the best there is at managing it. He's ridiculously patient and would be willing to sit down and help just about anyone however he could.
Finally, his teammates include a dog and a robot so he's particularly invested in helping non-humans because he understands them as needing support. He'll undoubtedly be trying to rope one of his other teammates who's a cook into being a food supplier.
tl;dr I'm sorry he's a protagonist and he's been looking for something new to do. lol
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Date: 2016-02-14 12:52 am (UTC)ARE THEY GETTING PAID: Preferably yes, though probably depending on exactly how much work she does for them.
WHAT IS SHE CONTRIBUTING TO SELF: Kanaya's main skills that would be applicable for this are in administration. She's good at maintaining the general work of an office and making sure work gets done. She has experience as an EMT, an accountant, and an executive assistant, and the administrator for a vigilante task force. Her powers also give her portals that make transport a cinch.
You had mentioned a need in PR, and while actually being a public face isn't really in Kanaya's skillset (she's very much the support team, making sure the trains run on time in the background), she also has the distinction of being one of the few, if not only, imPorts to have an infant with her. And an alien infant, at that.
Leveraging Ashiah as a sort of symbol for non-human imPorts isn't out of the cards, Kanaya thinks her baby is the best thing to ever happen and probably has a few too many presumptions about how great and special everyone else should think she is, too. It will probably be pretty annoying, Kanaya can be very annoying, but the option is there if you're interested!
Re: Volunteers/Employees/Contacts
Date: 2016-04-07 12:56 am (UTC)ARE THEY GETTING PAID: Volunteering!
WHAT IS HE/SHE CONTRIBUTING TO SELF: Legal advice/assistance for new imPorts, along with helping imPorts acclimate to this world's society/culture. Also a potential liason with RISE