Internship Program Policy External - Catalina Island Conservancy

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