Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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== Optional Training == | == Optional Training == | ||
The follow section catalogs useful skills and training that ''could be'' relevant to your volunteer responsibilities, but '''''none''''' of these skills and training are required or necessary to volunteer safely and effectively. These are "good to haves", NOT "must haves". | |||
* '''Understanding empathy:''' Understanding (and knowing how/when to deploy) empathy is a good skill to have when working with paradegoers who are confused and frustrated. The three-minute video I posted above is all you need. | |||
* '''Mental health crisis de-escalation:''' It could be useful to know how to de-escalate a person having a mental health crisis. Portland NET offers this training to NET members free of charge. | |||
* Talking on a radio: The more experienced you are on a radio, the more likely others can hear and comprehend your message. Follow the comms protocols in this article. Basic radio is also part of basic NET training. For non-NETs who want more (or NETs who want a quick refresher), view the video to the right up to the 7:45 mark. | |||
== Parade Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | == Parade Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | ||
