In 2001 we established the DLV Big Sister Program to make attending
our event easier for those who are a bit shy, new to public exposure,
or unsure about attending our event for almost any reason.
Big Sisters are DLV volunteers who have expressed the
desire to help those who are new or unsure. They are matched one-to-one
with attendees who desire the assistance of a companion and mentor.
There are two ways to request a Big Sister:
The Big Sister Program is a good-faith effort on all parts.
When you request a Big Sister, we'll try, in good faith,
to match you with someone who will be helpful to you, but due to many
real-world factors, including human nature, we are unable to make any
guarantees and DLV organizers and volunteers cannot be responsible if
things do not turn out to your liking.
Our Big Sister Hotline (number available in the Final Attendee
Information) will be answered by a member of the Big Sister
Team and this can be used during the event for any Big Sister
issues.
Phone our Big Sister Hotline at any reasonable hour. One of the members of the Big Sister Team will assist you.
The number for the Big Sister Hotline will be given to all individuals who are registered for the event.
DLV volunteers are not required to give rides to other attendees and if they do, it's a private arrangement between driver and rider and it's not considered part of their "official duties" as DLV volunteers.
If the two of you agree upon it, yes, it can happen, but it's not guaranteed, and if it does, accept the ride only under the condition that it's at your own risk for anything unfortunate or unexpected which happens in the course of that ride.
Also please keep in mind that many DLV attendees will not be driving a vehicle during the event for any of several reasons. Such things as shared taxi rides are possible if all involved agree.
If you find that you have difficulty or anxiety leaving your hotel room or vehicle on your way to join us for a DLV activity, find a phone and give our Big Sister Hotline a call.
In most cases, we'll get a volunteer to you pronto who will walk that last mile with you.
This, and other contact phone numbers, will be sent to all registered attendees in the Final Attendee Information just prior to the event.
Phone any of the general DLV contact people. They will assist you as best they can.
The best way to volunteer is to fill out the Big Sister Volunteer
form using the appropriate button on the DLV registration page.
Alternatively you may e-mail
bigsister@divalas.vegas to volunteer.
The most important is the desire to help others!
It's best if you have attended DLV in the past and have a good idea of how things work at DLV, since our event is quite different than the other major TG events.
You should be willing to spend a reasonable amount of face-to-face time with your Little Sister during the event, particularly during the first few days that your Little Sister is present.
You should also be willing to correspond with your little sister by e-mail, prior to the event, if necessary.
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