Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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== Parade Guide Equipment == | == Parade Guide Equipment == | ||
=== Required | === Required equipment === | ||
The following items are <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''REQUIRED'''</span> so that Parade Guides can complete their volunteer shifts safely and effectively. | The following items are <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''REQUIRED'''</span> so that Parade Guides can complete their volunteer shifts safely and effectively. | ||
# '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Center should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post. | # '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Center should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post. | ||
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=== Recommended | === Recommended equipment === | ||
These items will make your volunteer shift easier and more comfortable: | These items will make your volunteer shift easier and more comfortable: | ||
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# '''Rain poncho:''' Good idea to find a light, inexpensive rain poncho and fold it into your pack. | # '''Rain poncho:''' Good idea to find a light, inexpensive rain poncho and fold it into your pack. | ||
# '''First aid kit.''' | # '''First aid kit.''' | ||
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=== What not to bring === | |||
* Do not bring weapons of any kind to your volunteer shift. Bandage shears or small pocketknives are acceptable. | |||
* Do not bring alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants (legal or not) to your shift. | |||
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As a general rule, Parade Guides are to remain at their posts unless otherwise directed by Command Center. If you need to leave your post (e.g. for a bathroom break), contact the Command Center to request a runner to take over for you while you are gone. | As a general rule, Parade Guides are to remain at their posts unless otherwise directed by Command Center. If you need to leave your post (e.g. for a bathroom break), contact the Command Center to request a runner to take over for you while you are gone. | ||
'''''<nowiki>***</nowiki>FILL IN THIS SECTION MORE***''''' | '''''<nowiki>***</nowiki>FILL IN THIS SECTION MORE***...what to do if someone tries to go through the barricade? Radio in?''''' | ||
# '''Be aware of your surroundings:''' Always be aware of your surroundings and the parade route. Pay attention to where the parade is coming from and where it's going. Always stay alert and keep an eye out for potential hazards. If you notice something that could be dangerous, notify the authorities immediately. | # '''Be aware of your surroundings:''' Always be aware of your surroundings and the parade route. Pay attention to where the parade is coming from and where it's going. Always stay alert and keep an eye out for potential hazards. If you notice something that could be dangerous, notify the authorities immediately. | ||
