SELF

[governorkang]

SENTIENT LIFE FUND

objective. 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: Food: creating a listing of food suppliers tailored to specific diets, and negotiating payment plans. Health care: establishing contact with doctors, veterinarians, healers, researchers, among others capable of monitoring the health of and treating non-humans. Housing: securing appropriate homes whether it’s an issue of size, temperature, location, etc. Education: in consortium with other programs, teaching those new to the human world, and specifically to the United States, about daily living; as well as amassing all of the information on imPort rights, particularly that for non-humans, and what protections are provided by law. Training: either teaching an animal to behave or honing one’s own abilities if these are new. This is an opt-in service, meaning characters must sign up to receive benefits. How is this done? ICly, fill out paperwork including name, age, address, job, contact numbers, species, allergies, etc. This is done so as to a) provide better service, and b) safeguard the organization’s own assets. OOCly, it’s as easy as filling out the form here.

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.]

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[drivesadesk]

NAME: Jonathan Walsh
SPECIES: Reptilian
WHAT IS HE/SHE GETTING FROM SELF: He's mostly concerned with health care. His physiology is very different from anything on Earth. He knows there are people with healing powers here, but he'd like someone here to have some understanding of how his body works in case those people are not available or if, for some reason, their healing abilities aren't doing the trick.