Dear UM students,
Many of you lead busy lives, trying to balance coursework, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs. We also recognize that some of you may have responsibilities as parents or guardians, which can sometimes pose its own unique set of challenges. We know that this rings especially true when there are classes or campus events to attend, and occasional childcare is not available. As we continue to work towards a thriving University community, I am delighted to announce the creation of a digital babysitter directory, a joint venture between UM Family Resources and the Family Centre (Rady Faculty of Health Sciences), available to you starting Wednesday, November 01.
The UM Babysitter Directory is a digital platform designed exclusively with the University community in mind and its goal is to connect parents seeking babysitting services with fellow students seeking casual employment. The directory will consist of babysitter profiles and contain information such as relevant training, certifications, previous work experience, preferred locations, and more. This initiative aims to create a sense of belonging and inclusion by reducing barriers to reaching higher education.
If you are interested in using the directory, please visit the Family resourceshttps://umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resources webpage and click on ‘Request access to the UM Babysitter Directory’. The directory's Disclaimer Form can only be opened by signing in with your student email address. Each statement on the form must be read and acknowledged in order to request access. Once the form has been submitted, you will receive a link to a private Microsoft Team channel. Please allow 3-5 business days for your request to be processed.
If you have any questions about the directory, please feel free to contact me at FamilyResource@umanitoba.camailto:FamilyResource@umanitoba.ca (Fort Garry campus) or Melissa at FamilyCentre@umanitoba.camailto:FamilyCentre@umanitoba.ca (RFHS, Bannatyne campus) for more information.
We hope the directory will be well used and foster a supportive learning environment by serving as a resource for the UM student parent population.
Warm regards,
Francene Perehinec
Family Resource Coordinator
Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)
Office of the Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
[cid:a870c97b-6866-45ce-96be-27a189cda36a] Administration Building
319-66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Website: umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resourceshttps://umanitoba.ca/faculty-and-staff/family-resources
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