As
a volunteer for a Summit County ARES
supported event you are expected to follow these simple rules. There is
nothing here that should make anyone feel uncomfortable.
We are at the event, at the request and direction of the event organizers, to help with communications.
Although we are called Amateurs, we
should always strive to act professionally. This includes appropriate
dress and conduct for the event.
It is not our place to do the work of the regular
volunteers. Specifically we are not there to direct traffic, transport
extra water, or pick up signs or injured entrants.
Your safety is important. Never put yourself in danger.
If there is a problem of any type it is your duty to
report it to net control. Let them direct the information to the people
who can handle it.
Some events expect or require you to wear their
volunteer identification. It might be a hat, name tag, or T-shirt.
You must follow the rules for that event. There will be NO exceptions for any reason.
You can help out with non-communications things if it is something you feel
comfortable with and can interrupt if a communications need arises. Remember that your
FIRST responsibility is to communications and that must be your
priority.
You are not there to criticize the operation. You are
there to help with communications. There will be time after the event
to offer your CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
Some
events may use special procedures that are unfamiliar to you, such as
tactical calls. Procedures for the event
will be distributed beforehand and will inform you about any special
procedures for that event. You are expected to follow those procedures.
If
you volunteer for an event you are expected to show
up on time. If you can't make it be sure to let the event planner know
as much
in advance as possible. We know that last minute personal emergencies
happen. Take care of them and don't worry about your event committment
- we'll manage.
The event planner is the final authority on all event related issues.
If you find you can't follow the above code then don't
volunteer. If you do volunteer but are found to be unable to follow
this code then you will be barred from ALL future events.
