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* A reflective vest if you are not a NET volunteer and don't already have one;
* A reflective vest if you are not a NET volunteer and don't already have one;
* Bottled water if needed;
* Bottled water if needed;
* An FRS radio if we have any spare and you don't already have one;
* Your questions answered.
* Your questions answered.


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=== Checking Out ===
=== Checking Out ===
Volunteers should expect check-out time to be listed on the Operations Plan. '''''However,''''' please do not check out until the Volunteer Coordination Center calls for check-out over radio or SMS. When check-out is called, do the following:
Parade Guides follow "rolling check-outs". When a Parade Guide sees the police vehicles at the tail of the parade, they will generally wait five minutes and then:


* If you do not have anything to return to the Volunteer Coordination Center, such as a reflective vest, you can check out by radio or SMS text (please do not check out by calling). Wait to receive acknowledgement.
* Move the barricade to the side of the road;
* If you have materials to return to the Volunteer Coordination Center, please check out in person. '''''Or,''''' check out by radio/SMS and then return the materials to the [https://goo.gl/maps/YgpwcCZG7zEhauHf9 Rose Festival Office] during business hours inside week after your shift (we may need what you're returning for the next parade).
* Contact the VCC to check out.
* Inside the week after your shift, expect a brief feedback survey. Please complete it! Your feedback helps us shape procedures for future events.
 
If you do not have anything to return to the VCC, such as a reflective vest, you can check out by radio/SMS/cell. Wait to receive acknowledgement; please do not leave post until your check-out is acknowledged. Otherwise, the VCC has to waste time trying to contact you to make sure you're safe and on your way home.
 
If you have materials to return to the Volunteer Coordination Center, please check out in person. '''''Or,''''' check out by radio/SMS/cell and then return the materials to the [https://goo.gl/maps/YgpwcCZG7zEhauHf9 Rose Festival Office] during business hours inside week after your shift (we may need what you're returning for the next parade).
 
Inside the week after your shift, expect a brief feedback survey. Please complete it! Your feedback helps us shape procedures for future events.


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#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations.
#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations.
#* Footwear should be closed-toe; preferably comfortable and watertight sneakers you can stand in for long periods of time. Trail runners or hiking boots are most recommended. If your footwear is new, we suggest having it fully broken in before parade day.
#* Footwear should be closed-toe; preferably comfortable and watertight sneakers you can stand in for long periods of time. Trail runners or hiking boots are most recommended. If your footwear is new, we suggest having it fully broken in before parade day.
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated  
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated.
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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:''' <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.
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the VCC 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.
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