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Safety Team Policies
AnniCon is a celebration of Asian cultures that averages approximately 2300 attendees. We are committed to keeping all of our attendees safe, and to further efforts to do so, have formed this Safety Team. These policies will give you some guidelines to follow as a volunteer on the Safety Team. All Safety Team members will report directly to the WeaponsMaster (Kelly Barkwell) for assignments, as well as report any problems to the WeaponsMaster.
To apply, click here: https://forms.gle/RyPYPG6NYLbyehAG9
Duties*:
*These duties may be added to or amended as needed.
Requirements:
Volunteers may be required to stay in one area, or may be free to wander the convention, watch panels, etc, as needed. Any problems should be reported directly to the Safety Officer (Kelly Barkwell). Please do not try to solve any major problems on your own; that is the responsibility of the Safety Officer. Other than in the case of an immediate medical emergency, the decision to call police or other emergency services will be the responsibility of the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer can be reached by text or walkie-talkie.
Safety team members will be added to a staff and volunteer group text. This will only be used in case of emergencies such as a lost/found child, severe weather, or evacuation. Safety team members should keep their phones on and monitored while on duty.
Safety Team members will also be crucial in ensuring that cosplayers feel safe and comfortable at AnniCon. One of the most important things to remember is that Cosplay is Not Consent, which means that an individual should have permission before touching, hugging, photographing, or otherwise invading a cosplayers space. Most cosplayers are open to pictures and hugs from fans, but it's important that we foster an environment that encourages healthy interactions. If you see something you think is a problem, or a problem is reported to you, please let the WeaponMaster know at once.
Questions can be directed to Kelly Barkwell at safety@annicon.com.
By volunteering for the AnniCon Safety Team, you agree not to hold AnniCon or AnniCon staff liable for any personal injury that may occur. AnniCon will take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe working environment for all volunteers.
AnniCon is a celebration of Asian cultures that averages approximately 2300 attendees. We are committed to keeping all of our attendees safe, and to further efforts to do so, have formed this Safety Team. These policies will give you some guidelines to follow as a volunteer on the Safety Team. All Safety Team members will report directly to the WeaponsMaster (Kelly Barkwell) for assignments, as well as report any problems to the WeaponsMaster.
To apply, click here: https://forms.gle/RyPYPG6NYLbyehAG9
Duties*:
- Safety team members should familiarize themselves with AnniCon Attendance and Weapons policies prior to the convention. All Policies are available at AnniCon.com/policies
- Help check masks and vaccination cards/covid tests at entrance
- Implement AnniCon’s Lost Child Plan in the event of a lost/found child
- Monitor street barricades and direct handicap vehicles to appropriate areas
- Help with weapon/prop check as needed
- Spot check props throughout the convention to insure they’ve been appropriately peace bonded
- Check for compliance with COVID-19 policies
- Report any problems promptly to the WeaponsMaster
- Assist with general volunteer duties if needed
*These duties may be added to or amended as needed.
Requirements:
- 18+
- Valid photo ID
- Compliance with COVID-19 policies
- Attendance at a safety team meeting via zoom prior to the event
- Familiarity with and adherence to AnniCon Attendance, Weapons, Cosplay, COVID-19, and safety policies
- Cell phone with text message capability
Volunteers may be required to stay in one area, or may be free to wander the convention, watch panels, etc, as needed. Any problems should be reported directly to the Safety Officer (Kelly Barkwell). Please do not try to solve any major problems on your own; that is the responsibility of the Safety Officer. Other than in the case of an immediate medical emergency, the decision to call police or other emergency services will be the responsibility of the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer can be reached by text or walkie-talkie.
Safety team members will be added to a staff and volunteer group text. This will only be used in case of emergencies such as a lost/found child, severe weather, or evacuation. Safety team members should keep their phones on and monitored while on duty.
Safety Team members will also be crucial in ensuring that cosplayers feel safe and comfortable at AnniCon. One of the most important things to remember is that Cosplay is Not Consent, which means that an individual should have permission before touching, hugging, photographing, or otherwise invading a cosplayers space. Most cosplayers are open to pictures and hugs from fans, but it's important that we foster an environment that encourages healthy interactions. If you see something you think is a problem, or a problem is reported to you, please let the WeaponMaster know at once.
Questions can be directed to Kelly Barkwell at safety@annicon.com.
By volunteering for the AnniCon Safety Team, you agree not to hold AnniCon or AnniCon staff liable for any personal injury that may occur. AnniCon will take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe working environment for all volunteers.
