You understand the purpose and benefits of a Time Dollars program:
___To empower people with a sense of self worth. Time Dollars help people understand that whatever circumstances they are in, they can still give, and not just receive
___To strengthen the communities in which we live
___To make sure that all of the members of our communities, including those who are very proud, receive the help that they need
You understand the requirements for implementing a Time Dollars program:
___You have a committed group of people that is ready to work and serve each other
___You have developed a core group of people who will be working on the program
___You have gathered the resources you program will need
- A coordinator or director (preferably full-time, either paid or unpaid)
- Office space
- Clerical help (to answer phones, keep track of hours worked, and so on)
- A phone, desk, and office supplies
- Copying equipment (for brochures, fliers, forms, notices)
- Volunteer insurance or workmen's compensation (usually necessary for existing organizations)
- A computer (optional, depending on the size of the program)
- A place to meet, train, and socialize
___You have decided how much money to spend on the program, considering the following:
- If your staff is paid or volunteer
- If the paid staff is full- or part-time
- If you are required to pay volunteer insurance
- If you need to rent office or meeting space
___You have developed the tracking materials you need to follow volunteers and their efforts, with these capabilities:
- It can produce personalized bank statements for each member
- It can supply the information to ensure that no volunteer goes too long without a new assignment
- It can help you to monitor performance systematically and follow-up on assignments
- It can also become a tool in planning new initiatives that can help strengthen your community and target resources to meet special needs
___You have checked the legal requirement of your work:
- Liability
- Taxation
___You have developed a way to evaluate your work
___You have recruited members and started your program
___You celebrate your successes
___You evaluate your work to keep improving it