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[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg|alt=The Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC)|thumb|400x400px|''The Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC)'']] | |||
[[File:2023.06.03.Starlight.VCC.jpg|alt=Be well prepared and have as much fun at the VCC as these dorks.|thumb|400x400px|''Be well prepared and have as much fun at the VCC as these dorks.'']] | [[File:2023.06.03.Starlight.VCC.jpg|alt=Be well prepared and have as much fun at the VCC as these dorks.|thumb|400x400px|''Be well prepared and have as much fun at the VCC as these dorks.'']] | ||
The purpose of this article is to prep staff to serve as the Lead at a Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) during a parade event. The Lead is the on-site volunteer manager and leads/assists with communications coordination. | The purpose of this article is to prep staff to serve as the Lead at a Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) during a parade event. The Lead is the on-site volunteer manager and leads/assists with communications coordination. | ||
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* For each parade, an Ops Plan and a map. Would be best to have on a single sheet, tabloid size, color, map on one side and ops plan on the other. | * For each parade, an Ops Plan and a map. Would be best to have on a single sheet, tabloid size, color, map on one side and ops plan on the other. | ||
* Set up volunteer list that has name and cell phone number. First part of checking in is to confirm cell number. | * Set up volunteer list that has name and cell phone number. First part of checking in is to confirm cell number. | ||
* In Smartsheet, use template with check in/check out features. | * In Smartsheet, use template with check in/check out features. Make sure to give the ECC access to the Smartsheet so they can monitor. | ||
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== VCC Lead KSAs and Equipment == | == VCC Lead KSAs and Equipment == | ||
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# '''VCC breakdown:''' Once all volunteers are checked out, break down and load VCC equipment and head back to the ECC. | # '''VCC breakdown:''' Once all volunteers are checked out, break down and load VCC equipment and head back to the ECC. | ||
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== VCC Improvement Plan Ideas == | |||
* Try to eliminate the use of cell phone as much as possible; explore training on and using an app like Zello. | |||
* Pre-assign all the less desirable posts, consider adding some sort of incentive. | |||
* Make sure Uber and Lyft are not trying to get into the parade area...send a message to them ahead of time. | |||
* Set up ECC to help with check-outs by cell phone. Also, can the ECC be used to take calls by cell? (staff with a NET) | |||
* If we have to use cell phones to communicate, can we get a couple to use? | |||
* Find runners ahead of time and identify a couple NETs with bikes, and have them arrive a little later. | |||
