VOLUNTEER PACKET & agenda 2016
ITINERARY FOR VOLUNTEERS * 8:00 am - 8:30 am - Volunteer Check in @ picnic tables 9:00 am - volunteer meeting 9:30 am - children arrive - split into teams 10:30 am - enter the park 12:30 pm - DON t FORget to eat. Lunch provided in backpacks. eat at your groups convenience. 2:30 pm - if you are working half day - please proceed to Disney city hall so your replacement can meet you and take your place. You will call or text 818-632-3561 or 909-260-1179 when you are there and we will send your replacement to meet you. 5:30 pm - please start heading back to picnic tables for dinner 6:00 pm - dinner 6:45 pm - return to park SUNDAY ONLY - 8:30 pm - head back to picnic tables. 9:40 pm - head back to picnic tables (immediately after fireworks) 9:40 pm - 10:00 pm - please hand in your group roster and recount all your kids
WHATS IS IN YOUR BACK PACK 3 backpacks per group which include: - List of kids in group and contact info - Souvenir money ( per child): Each child will have a zip lock back with their name written on the front which is to hold their individual spending money. All bags will be placed in a large envelope for safety and will be handed to the group leader at the time of check-in. - Churro / ice cream money - Mist Fan (2 per group) - Extra pair of batteries (1 per group) - Sunscreen (1 per group) - Sharpie (1 per group) - Phone Charger (1 for group leader) - Hand Sanitizer (1 per group) - Glow Bracelets - Snacks (2 per child, 1 per adult) - Lunches - Water (15 per group) There are water foundations around the park you can refill the bottles you may also come to the picnic tables at any point and grab more water.
TEAM CAPTAIN Each team must choose a Team Captain and at the end of the volunteer meeting will come to the check-in table and receive spending money, tickets, and the child roster to hold. The Team Captain is responsible for keeping their phone charged, turning in their unused tickets & cash, and verifying that all the kids have returned from the day at Disney with their child roster. CHILD ROSTER: Each team will get a list of name of the children in their group and if they have any allergies or medications. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER: - Drink lots of water and make sure the kids are getting plenty of water - PHONE CHARGERS: Please charge your phones fully before arriving to the event. We will provide portable chargers but please bring your own CORD to charge your phone. The priority goes to each team captain for charging. Please do NOT let the team captain's phone die in case we need to get a hold of you. - Please COUNT your kids after every ride. Tell them that if they get separated to go to Disney Town Hall (show them where it is) or locate the nearest Disney Cast member and show them their necklace. - PROMPTNESS: It is extremely important you are exiting the park at the time on your itinerary. Please do not get in line for a ride with 10-30 minutes before meeting times. - END OF DAY: Team Captain please turn in your child roster with recount that all your kids made it back safely to the picnic tables. Help us load of the kids faster by separating them into the colors on their wristbands.
DISNEY TIP SHEET *Count Your Kids: Disneyland is a BIG place. Assign each volunteer 2-3 kids to keep an eye on throughout the day. Kids get excited, and they WILL get lost or misplaced if not carefully watched throughout the day. Also discuss with your kids beforehand what to do if they become lost. Count your kids throughout the day to make sure everyone is where they need to be. *Utilize Fast Passes: Designate a volunteer to retrieve fast passes for the group for attractions with longer wait times. Do this throughout the day while the rest of the group is waiting in line for smaller rides. *Utilize Annual Passes: If there are any Disneyland annual pass holders in your group, use their pass to receive discounts on food, snacks and souvenirs. *Arrive Early for Parades & Fireworks: Plan to arrive at least 45mins early for shows, parades, and fireworks. The area near It s A Small World is a good spot to watch the parade. If holding spots for large groups, be advised that cast members may ask your group to be present 1 hour before show time. *Stay Hydrated: Many restaurants and food kiosks offer free water cups. Also, ask cast members for the nearest water fountains. Stick Together: Remember to stay with your group and always have at least 2 adults present per child. Ask an additional volun- teer to go with you during child restroom breaks. HAVE FUN! This is a once in a lifetime experience for many of our kids. Be sure to give equal attention to both younger and older kids during your trip. Do your part to make this a memory they will never forget!
#fosterlove CHECK RULES BELOW CAN I POST PHOTOS? FOR VOLUNTEERS, THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR GROUP: If you post, please refrain from calling them foster children in your photos or identifying them by name. Best case practices is try not to take photos of just a child s face. We provided every child with sun glasses which makes for a cooler picture and it helps cover their face. Most children in foster care are not allowed to get their photos taken in order to help protect their privacy and where they are located. We have a photographer that will provide us with photos and we will send them to you after the event.