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54 RELIEF CREW Relief Crew Chiefs: George, Lanny, Jeff, Kerri, Susan, Victoria,  Nichelle, Lorraine Relief Crew Days of Operation: March 6 - March 19, 2016 Relief Crew Check In: Volunteers check in at the Austin  Convention Center (ACC) behind Volunteer  Central in Exhibit Hall 5.  Relief Crew Duties/Areas of Responsibility: The Relief Crew is here to provide support  for other crews as needed. They assist  with anything and everything. They like to  consider themselves the "Army Reserves"  of the conference!  Be on time and ready to  help. The crew typically assists with many  different tasks in a given shift. A volunteer  could help with Registration, then manage a  crowd, then help with boxes.  Relief Crew Attire and Reminders: Relief Volunteers should wear the SXSW  Volunteer t-shirt and tasteful bottoms. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Wear weather appropriate clothes,  including layers for warmth for the  changing temperature within the ACC. If  you will be working before you receive  your credential (for example, you may be  waiting for a music badge, but working  during Interactive) you will need to pick up a  working volunteer day pass from your crew  chief. What Else Should Volunteers Know About the Relief Crew: During your experience with Relief Crew,  there will be times when we are very busy,  and times where we are very slow. Feel free  to bring something to occupy yourself when  things are slow, but be prepared to jump  into action when you are needed.  How to Contact the Relief Crew: The best ways to reach the Relief Crew  Chiefs during the event are phone and  email. The phone number will be provided  closer to the event. The Relief Crew email is  sxrelief@gmail.com. If it's less than 2 hours  prior to the start of your shift, first email  your crew, then call the Flake Task Force at  (512) 404-4623 if you're going to be late or  miss the shift.

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