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Top Logistics Tips : Things you will need 
(downloadable below)


 Accomodation : 
  • Try to get a hotel as close to your search location as possible. Amsterdam gets very full around main holidays and Queens day so beware.
  •  Allow for more volunteers who will come
  • Try to negotiate a special group rate, given the circumstance
  •  Ask the hotel if they would gratiously (for free) allow you access to their Business Lounge to print documents, make photocopies

Telephone Bills :
  • Try to buy a local phone card/chip and insert into your usual phone
  •  Avoid making phone calls from your hotel room
  •  Be aware that during the search, you will make many more calls than usual – your operator may try to cut off your line after a certain limit, so try to call your customer service and tell them about the exceptional circumstances, to expect a high bill.

Return Flights :
  •  It’s impossible to know how long the search will last so we recommend you book an open return where possible, or else an easily changeable ticket.
Clothing/ What to Pack :
  • As you don’t know how long the search will last, pack for at least 10 days.
  •  Bring suncream, 2 pairs of comfortable shoes, plenty of underwear
  • Warm jumpers, rain jacket, scarf according to the weather
  •  A backpack/rucksack to carry material around at all times
IT:
  •  PC, charger, Tablet, music (to relax to)
  • Phone with International roaming, Local phone chip, Phone charger
  • Bring a camera (or even better if you have one on your phone)
  • Adapter for the country you are going to

Medication :
  • Bring the maximum amount of medication you are on with you and bring a prescription in case you need to get more while in Amster

Printing Flyers :
  •  Ask if the hotel will allow you to make copies of your flyers for free, or check out the major copy shops to large volumes. Black & White is fine.
Receipts :
  •  Keep all your receipts for food, hotel, transport (including taxis) and put them in an enveloppe every day. This will help for sharing expenses later.
Notebooks & Pens:
  • Bring/Buy a couple of notebooks and pens to take plenty of notes on the search – do not underestimate the importance of taking notes and having a pen and paper at the ready during your Search.
Food & Drink :
  • Try to eat regular meals and definately eat breakfast every day, even if you don’t feel hungry 
  • Buy some fruit and healthy snack bars to bring with you for snacks during the day
  • Bring a large bottle of water
  • Avoid alcohol as it can impair your judgement and slow you down during this challenging time.
Sleep :
  • Try to get a minimum number of hours sleep every night, no matter how worried or adrenalin-high you are. The more you can recuperate at night, the better you will be in the morning for another Search day.
  • Try to take some short naps, whenever possible
Distractions :
  • You will need distractions to help you relax after long days on a Search, so bring a light novel or magazines you like, films on your ipad/computer to allow you to switch off at the end of the day (there’s only so much Dutch television you can watch !)
  • plenty of water, avoid alcoholic drinks or other substances at this stressful time as they can impair your judgement.
  • Try to eat small amounts at regular intervals and have a bottle of water with you and some healthy snacks with you at all times, in case you will not have time to eat, which is often the case during a Search for a Missing Person.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, have your phone charger with you at all times.

Download Logistics Checklist

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