JOB AID: Event VCC Lead: Difference between revisions
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# Distribute resources to volunteers (e.g. water, PPE, etc.); | # Distribute resources to volunteers (e.g. water, PPE, etc.); | ||
# Check in and check out volunteers. | # Check in and check out volunteers. | ||
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=== VCC Setup === | === VCC Setup === | ||
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* String lights or other light source if the event will take place at night. | * String lights or other light source if the event will take place at night. | ||
[[File:Lights.jpg|alt=VCC during the 2023 Starlight Parade.|thumb|400x400px|''VCC during the 2023 Starlight Parade. Note the use of the string light in the canopy supports to help create a welcoming and defensive area.'']] | [[File:Lights.jpg|alt=VCC during the 2023 Starlight Parade.|thumb|400x400px|''VCC during the 2023 Starlight Parade. Note the use of the string light in the canopy supports to help create a welcoming and defensive area.'']] | ||
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=== VCC Security === | === VCC Security === | ||
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Remember that safety is the number one priority. VCC staff should not risk physical confrontations to prevent a theft. Instead, radio the incident in to the ECC to request help from nearby police officers. | Remember that safety is the number one priority. VCC staff should not risk physical confrontations to prevent a theft. Instead, radio the incident in to the ECC to request help from nearby police officers. | ||
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=== VCC Roles === | === VCC Roles === | ||
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*'''Runners:''' Can run critical messages to a barricade if the Parade Guide at a location is not available by cell phone or radio. Runners can also take over for Parade Guides who need to leave post to use the restroom. Best detailed to a volunteer who brought a bike. | *'''Runners:''' Can run critical messages to a barricade if the Parade Guide at a location is not available by cell phone or radio. Runners can also take over for Parade Guides who need to leave post to use the restroom. Best detailed to a volunteer who brought a bike. | ||
*'''Lookout:''' Detailed to keep a security eye out at the VCC so others at the VCC are not distracted by prospective bad actors. Well suited to a volunteer with de-escalation training or skills. | *'''Lookout:''' Detailed to keep a security eye out at the VCC so others at the VCC are not distracted by prospective bad actors. Well suited to a volunteer with de-escalation training or skills. | ||
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== VCC Timeline == | == VCC Timeline == | ||
