Aid Request Form

http://help.packmatesaid.com

How does the aid process work?

  1. You fill out the above form.
  2. Packmates receives your request and our volunteer members discuss it with consideration towards our Evaluation Criteria, as well as our capacity to fulfill the request.
  3. The aid request gets voted on by active Packmates members, and the request is approved, amended, or denied.
  4. You’ll receive an email following up about the status of your aid request. If denied, your case will be closed. If approved or amended, the aid process proceeds.
  5. If you requested financial aid, it will usually be dispersed immediately, unless we need to do fundraising in order to fulfill it. If you requested general aid, you’ll be put in touch with a volunteer for your case.
  6. For general aid requests, the volunteer will work with you to fulfill your requested need.
  7. When your request has been suitably fulfilled, your case is closed, and you’re sent a feedback form so you can give Packmates any feedback about how the process went for you, and how you think we could do better in the future.

Financial aid sent out from Packmates is always sent out simply as aid, not as a loan. While we hope for and encourage continued engagement in the community, and definitely appreciate volunteer work helping out with the mutual aid, there is no expectation of direct repayment.

Volunteer Accountability