Internship Program Policy External - Catalina Island Conservancy

6. While driving any Conservancy vehicle the group will at all times observe allapplicable Conservancy policies and procedures. Courtesy and thoughtfulnesswill always be the benchmark while driving Conservancy equipment. Wemust remember that we are representatives of our respective organizations andwe need to set the best example possible.Have fun while out seeing the Island! Local Island residents have limited accessto the interior so please appreciate the privilege of enjoying the Island.B. Vehicle TrainingUpon arrival, all licensed drivers who will be using Conservancy vehicles to takeInterns to and from the various project sites will be reminded about the vehicleusage and confirmed receiving this section. This section spells out in details thepermitted use of Conservancy vehicles as well as the procedures and care requiredof anyone using our vehicles. All persons in a Conservancy vehicle have aresponsibility to make sure they follow all rules however it will be theresponsibility of the driver should any rules not be followed.Training will be given by the Program Supervisor and /or a qualified Conservancyvolunteer driver and will train each driving Intern the procedures to be followedwhen using Conservancy vehicles. Areas of training will include:1. The Program Supervisors and /or qualified Conservancy volunteer driver willgive the Interns an area orientation that will stress the operation parameters ofthe subject vehicles.2. The drivers will be shown the places where we fuel our vehicles and the codesand procedures we use to do so. The drivers will be introduced to allindividuals involved in the fueling process.3. The drivers will be introduced to our mechanics and will be instructed as toprocedures the mechanics want to see adopted with regards to the operation ofour vehicles.4. Pre-trip sheets and a clipboard will be provided for the driver’s use duringtheir stay. Instruction as to the proper procedure for filling out the pre-tripsheets will be provided and the place where those sheets are to be turned inwill be designated.5. Proper radio use and instruction in Conservancy radio protocol will be given.6. All drivers will be given a practical test to assess their assimilation of theinstructions given.7. No persons, other than those drivers who have completed our vehicle trainingorientation shall at any time operate a Conservancy vehicle. ConservancyPage 11 of 13Catalina Island Conservancy Intern Policy