SEEKING PBCHAT VOLUNTEERS (Applications in thread below).
#PBChat is possible thanks to the PBChat community and many generous mentors and donors over the years. But the administrative end of it all has largely been a solo effort. pt1
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During #PBChat's application, mentorship, & showcase period, it easily requires 45+ hours a week (a conservative #), solo— a full-time, non-paying job. For this reason, it's become too difficult to manage the Twitter chats, mentorship & my writing career (w/out burning out). pt2
Since pandemic began, PBChat's Twitter events have grown more infrequent. Not only would I love to see #PBChat become consistent again, I'd love to see it expand. I have LOTS of exciting ideas for free & accessible events, opportunities & outreach w/in & beyond our community. p3
But to make this happen, #PBChat needs volunteers who can help split the workload and collaborate to help take #PBChat to new heights. Below are applications for various positions. Please don't apply for more than two positions pt4
The deadline to apply for a position is March 14, 2022 at 11.59pm ET. I'll select and announce the chosen candidates w/in the new few week via Twitter. Together, we will be the team behind #PBChat, meeting on a bi-weekly to monthly basis (depending upon the time of year) to pt5
check in, share updates, brainstorm, and create plans of action. Volunteers may be invited to attend private workshops alongside mentees with #PBChat guests (including authors, illustrators, agents, and editors). pt6
All details regarding the positions and the tasks they require are included at the top of the applications. Diverse creators are especially encouraged to apply. #PBChat pt7
And of course, if anyone is interested in donating to PBChat (100% of funds go directly toward the PBChat community), you can do that here: ko-fi.com/pbchat