Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions

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# '''Folding camp chair:''' We ask that Volunteer Guides remain standing as their physical capabilities permit in the time leading up to the parade. But after the parade begins, we recommend sitting at post and having a folding camp chair available. This is the number one item parade volunteers say they'd ''wish'' they brought when they don't!
# '''Folding camp chair:''' We ask that Volunteer Guides remain standing as their physical capabilities permit in the time leading up to the parade. But after the parade begins, we recommend sitting at post and having a folding camp chair available. This is the number one item parade volunteers say they'd ''wish'' they brought when they don't!
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the Coordination Center will use cell phone voice/SMS for volunteers who don't have a radio.
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' <span style="background:#FFFF00">For NET volunteers only.</span> We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the Coordination Center will use cell phone voice/SMS for volunteers who don't have a radio.
# '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella.
# '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella.
# '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later.
# '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later.