Internship Program Policy External - Catalina Island Conservancy

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vehicle orientation shall not be construed to supersede federal, state or localstatutes and regulations; nor should the training provided be thought of assuspending prudence or common sense.Final NotesThe Conservancy invites our Interns to join in our mission to conserve the plant and animal lifeof the Conservancy’s lands. We celebrate this opportunity to share in the important task ofenvironmental protection. As collaborators and co-laborers, Interns will help revitalize andmaintain ecosystems on Catalina Island and gain the skills and knowledge to apply conservationpractices within their home communities. Members will work on projects that addresscommunity needs, including sustainable ecosystems preservation and revitalization. Eachproject is vital to restoring and preserving Catalina for perpetuity. (This island is a livinglaboratory that yields insights as to how to redress negative human impacts on the land). We arehappy to affiliate with like-minded individuals in our goal to preserve this place of natural beautyfor future generations to enjoy.The Conservancy hopes that all participants will come away from their experience moreeducated and aware of environmental issues while contributing to the vital restoration projectsthat the Conservancy has begun. Interns are provided with educational opportunities in thehopes that they will take what they learned during their Program and make a difference in theirown communities.Participation AcknowledgementPlease go through this package of information and ask your Program Supervisor any questionsyou might have. The next page is the Internship Program Participation Agreement that you willsign and hand to your Program Supervisor. Please make sure you ask any questions you havebefore you sign this form to ensure agreement of participation policies. This package is for youto keep and refer to.Page 12 of 13Catalina Island Conservancy Intern Policy
Project Intern Participation AgreementThe Catalina Island Conservancy has designed this form with the goal of ensuring that everyonewho participates in our Internship Programs has an enjoyable experience. In order to reach thisgoal it is important that each person come with a desire to serve a common cause, that ofinvesting one’s heartfelt energy into keeping Catalina’s natural setting beautiful and healthy.Together we can preserve this Island as a refuge that future generations can explore in all its wildglory. Below are some “agreements and acknowledgements” that we ask each Intern to makewhen you commit to participating in this Internship. We would like to encourage a friendlyatmosphere in which each participant seeks to promote the best interests of the other participants.By agreeing to these terms you are actually helping to make the experience positive for everyoneconcerned.Please initial each section and write your signature at the bottom of the page to indicate youracceptance of these terms._____ I agree to have an open minded attitude towards my fellow participants. I will be open tomeeting and conversing with people from a diverse range of backgrounds._____ I agree to cultivate a positive atmosphere by conducting myself in a respectful manner._____ I am able to perform strenuous physical activities involving hiking on steep, uneventerrains and working outdoors under a wide range of temperatures and weatherconditions._____ I will direct concerns, questions, or complaints directly to and only to my ProgramSupervisor and other larger concerns to the Human Resources Manager._____________ I agreeto demonstrate a cooperative spirit in which I will do my part to assist with communal activitiessuch as camp clean up and to take an active role in each day’s work assignments._____ I acknowledge and agree to follow the General Rules and Expectations_____ I acknowledge and agree to follow the Confidentiality rules and Alcohol Policies set forthin General Rules and Expectations_____ I acknowledge and agree to follow the Smoking Policy_____ I acknowledge and agree to follow the Vehicle Usage Policy whether I am a designatedIntern driver or participating in an activity as a rider.By signing on the line below you are committing to following the guidelines and policies listedabove and in your Intern Policy package.Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________________Program Supervisor Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______________Page 13 of 13Catalina Island Conservancy Intern Policy
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