What Happens at the Orientation?

To enroll in hOur Time you must first attend the orientation. Believe me – it is a fun and informative two hours!

After learning the details of how hOur Time works, you will discuss what makes a good “offer” and a good “request.” This is a lot of fun because it includes breaking up into pairs and discussing what services you have to offer and what services you want to receive. In the orientation I attended, I found this activity very interesting on many levels. Some people easily thought of services they needed, while others easily thought of what they could offer. For those initially struggling to identify something they could offer this soon changed, with people coming to realize they indeed had services to offer. As the discussion continued, one could see some potential exchanges being made, with one person suggesting she/he could offer a service as another person’s eyes lit up and responding saying she/he would love to receive that service. The orientation concludes with participants filling out some simple paperwork necessary for enrollment into hOur Time.

If you’re not already a member, we hope to see you at our next orientation! See the Events page for details.