As the At-Home Emergency Contact for the troop, you're the single point of communication between the troop leader and all the other parents during outings, field trips, and campouts. If something goes wrong (imagine a tornado is expected through the area where the girls are camping), the troop leader calls you, and you start the phone tree. This keeps the leader focused on the girls while you keep the parents informed.
None. The intent is that this role is held by someone who is attached to their phone and will likely NOT attend any of the field trips, nor any of the campouts.
This person will need a copy of the troop roster in case an emergency arises.
In an emergency, we want the leaders (and the girls) focusing on staying safe, not answering individual messages from panicked parents who are physically incapable of helping the situation.
You'll need a copy of the troop roster, and to have the parents' phone numbers saved to your phone.
Before each outing, the Events Manager and/or Happy Camper should confirm you're available to be on call.
Some Emergency Contacts use a mass-texting app to reach all parents quickly. This is optional but handy.
Your phone needs to be on and accessible for the entire duration of any troop event.
The troop leader will not answer individual parent calls during an emergency -- that's your job. Parents should be told this upfront.
Download the At Home Emergency Contact role sample letter.
This is a customizable Word document that your co-leader can fill in with your Council's specific training links and hand to you.