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First off, I use FFP3 instead of FFP2 because FFP3 masks usually have a strip of foam that sticks to your skin all around the mask. This means all air breathed

First off, I use FFP3 instead of FFP2 because FFP3 masks usually have a strip of foam that sticks to your skin all around the mask. This means all air breathed in or out is forced through the filter of the mask, preventing fogging of the glasses. These strips stop adhering to the skin, and in turn let air through, when they're soaked in sweat, so you'll have to swap masks somewhat regularly if you're physically active (e.g., volunteering at a chaos event — we still need Engel!) Second, I use masks with two straps, both going on the back of your head. This prevents the mask from pulling on your ears, improves positioning and decreases the chance of the mask slipping. I personally can recommend the 3M Aura, the Dräger FFP3 masks, and the JFM04 from Siegmund

Aachen 3y ago
Thanks for the mask info and recommendations! > we still need Engel! I tried volunteering the last two congresses, figuring I'd do my share instead of only making use of the volunteer efforts. The first year, a task came up and I went to the angel desk but they weren't sure what the task was supposed to be or where it was supposed to be or something. I was told to hang around for a while but nothing came of it. Nothing further ever came up, tasks either required training (which might be fine, but there wasn't time for that training anymore) or were already being done by others the second they become available. The second year I occasionally checked the open tasks but same story. The system is overflowing with angels there for the free food, the ticket vouchers, the crew t-shirts, and the camaraderie. Maybe you mean on other CCC events, or during buildup more than a day before the start? (I'm always there on day zero, when the place is relatively empty but most things are set up.)
- kuschku 3y ago
  At least in the video crew (we usually have training sessions on day 0 and day 1) we always need Engel. Aside from that during build-up (before day 1) and tear-down (after day 4) we also need lots of helpers.

Aachen 3y ago

Thanks for the mask info and recommendations! > we still need Engel! I tried volunteering the last two congresses, figuring I'd do my share instead of only making use of the volunteer efforts. The first year, a task came up and I went to the angel desk but they weren't sure what the task was supposed to be or where it was supposed to be or something. I was told to hang around for a while but nothing came of it. Nothing further ever came up, tasks either required training (which might be fine, but there wasn't time for that training anymore) or were already being done by others the second they become available. The second year I occasionally checked the open tasks but same story. The system is overflowing with angels there for the free food, the ticket vouchers, the crew t-shirts, and the camaraderie. Maybe you mean on other CCC events, or during buildup more than a day before the start? (I'm always there on day zero, when the place is relatively empty but most things are set up.)

kuschku 3y ago
At least in the video crew (we usually have training sessions on day 0 and day 1) we always need Engel. Aside from that during build-up (before day 1) and tear-down (after day 4) we also need lots of helpers.