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= [[ICE]] List: Volunteer Guide =

This guide walks new volunteers through how to contribute safely, accurately, and consistently across the [[ICE]] List project.

== 1. Read the Data Standards ==
Before making edits, start with the standards:
* [[[[ICE]] List:Data Standards]]

This ensures consistency and prevents formatting drift across pages.

== 2. Create or Improve Pages ==
Volunteers commonly:
* create new agent pages,
* upload screenshots or footage,
* link incidents to agents,
* fix spelling, formatting, and categorisation.

== 3. Verification Work ==
Volunteers assisting verification should:
* compare images to uniforms, insignia, and common agency gear,
* match locations using landmarks,
* confirm dates with metadata or reporting,
* mark items as “[[Unverified]]” unless evidence is solid.

== 4. Reporting Problems ==
If you see formatting issues, duplicated pages, wrong categories, or broken templates, report them through:
* [[[[ICE]] List:Submit issue]]

== 5. Safety Notes ==
Never contact agents directly.
Never reveal your identity while collecting material.
Never attempt field work alone.
Always follow local laws when documenting public activity.