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=== VCC Security === | === VCC Security === | ||
Do consider security at the VCC. Activities at the VCC, particularly when volunteers are checking in and checking out, can be distractingly busy. While you and volunteers are working hard, opportunistic bad actors could be eyeing personal backpacks or expensive equipment, such as a generator. | |||
If there are concerns about security, the VCC Lead should detail an additional volunteer to simply keep watch (and do nothing else). Most prospective thieves will be discouraged when it's clear that someone is keeping an eye out. If the event takes place at night for any duration, be prepared with lights. Good lighting creates a defensive area, is a psychological deterrent to criminal intent, and creates a safer space overall. | If there are concerns about security, the VCC Lead should detail an additional volunteer to simply keep watch (and do nothing else). Most prospective thieves will be discouraged when it's clear that someone is keeping an eye out. If the event takes place at night for any duration, be prepared with lights. Good lighting creates a defensive area, is a psychological deterrent to criminal intent, and creates a safer space overall. | ||
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As a general rule, the VCC will be busiest just before and just after the event. VCC staff should plan accordingly. | As a general rule, the VCC will be busiest just before and just after the event. VCC staff should plan accordingly. | ||
# '''VCC Setup:''' Setup should take place no later than 30 minutes before Parade Guide check-in time. Note, however, that many volunteers are likely to arrive early. | # '''VCC Setup:''' Setup should take place no later than 30 minutes before Parade Guide check-in time. Note, however, that many volunteers are likely to arrive early. This could mean you have no pause between setup and volunteer check-in. | ||
# '''Volunteer check-in:''' Depending on the size of the event, the check-in period | # '''Volunteer check-in:''' Depending on the size of the event, the check-in period should take about a half hour as well. Depending on the event, check-ins may take place in person or remotely (e.g. over radio or phone from a pre-assigned post). When volunteers check in in person, distribute any copies of the Ops Plan and maps, and confirm communications information such as the volunteer's cell phone number and radio channel. | ||
# '''Event period:''' | |||
NOTES: | NOTES: | ||
