Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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*'''Check the Operations Plan for which frequencies the Coordination Post will be using.''' There will be two: an emergency frequency, and a non-emergency frequency (to request coverage during a bathroom break, for example, and for routine check-ins). Have your radio set to the emergency frequency. | *'''Check the Operations Plan for which frequencies the Coordination Post will be using.''' There will be two: an emergency frequency, and a non-emergency frequency (to request coverage during a bathroom break, for example, and for routine check-ins). Have your radio set to the emergency frequency. | ||
*'''Be prepared to change frequencies at the direction of the Coordination Post.''' FRS/GMRS frequencies are public and it's not impossible for our chosen frequency getting hijacked by 12-year-olds making fart jokes (this has actually happened). Listen for the Coordination Post requesting you to move frequencies. If all frequencies are crowded, the Coordination Post may ask for communications to be moved to cell phones. | *'''Be prepared to change frequencies at the direction of the Coordination Post.''' FRS/GMRS frequencies are public and it's not impossible for our chosen frequency getting hijacked by 12-year-olds making fart jokes (this has actually happened). Listen for the Coordination Post requesting you to move frequencies. If all frequencies are crowded, the Coordination Post may ask for communications to be moved to cell phones. | ||
* When talking, press the push-to-talk button, '''wait two seconds,''' and then speak. | * When talking, press the push-to-talk button, '''wait two seconds,''' and then speak. | ||
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=== Demobilization === | === Demobilization (Volunteer Check-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: | |||
* 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. | |||
* 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). | |||
* Inside the week after your shift, you should expect to receive a brief feedback survey. Please complete it! Your feedback will help us shape procedures for future events. | |||
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