Internship Program Policy External - Catalina Island Conservancy

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TrailsProgram: This program will help maintain 14.88 miles of hiking trails to includetrimming vegetation, tread repair, repair of erosion, repair erosion control devises andweed control. Trails program will also survey trails for needed repair andimprovements.Training areas and skills desired: Knowledge of GPS systems, comfortable hiking upto 10 miles per day, 4WD experience, CPR Certified, know basic word processing,have woodworking/router experience and able to work with volunteers.ACE individual VolunteersThis is a special program through the American Conservation Experience. Forinformation on these programs please ask your Program supervisor.Catalina Habitat Improvement Recovery Program (CHIRP) (Provided throughACE Volunteers)This program is also handled through the American Conservation Experience. Forinformation on these programs please ask your Program supervisor.Conservancy Project Internship Policies1. General Rules and ExpectationsEach Internship Program within the Catalina Island Conservancy has differentrequirements, training schedules, expected outcomes, and criteria. With these differentPrograms the Conservancy also provides different agreements for remuneration, food orhousing accompaniments. It is required that each Intern be reminded that their Programis confidential with regards to this information and discussion of any benefits, payments,or accommodations is strictly to be kept private between Intern and Program Supervisor.Any Intern having broken this confidentiality will be asked to leave the Programimmediately.As an Intern, it is important to remember that you have a purpose to fulfill through yourIntern program and that your actions directly reflect on the Conservancy. TheConservancy takes this commitment seriously and hopes that you will take pride in thework that you accomplish. To ensure that the Project Internship Program has the bestpossible opportunity to fulfill its objectives, please read the policies listed below:A. Punctuality is essential. Interns will be assigned to commute with variousConservancy staff and it is vital that we respect one another’s timeconstraints. There is limited time to get out to field sites and thereforeyou’ll need to make sure that you are on time for all carpools.B. Interns are required to participate in the assigned work projects and to takethis commitment seriously; we entrust our Interns with significant tasksbecause we believe they can help get the message of conservation out in aPage 6 of 13Catalina Island Conservancy Intern Policy
powerful way. However no Intern will be required to work should they feelphysically incapable due to illness or injury.C. The Conservancy has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs. Offenderswill be required to leave the Internship Program immediately.D. The Conservancy requires a no alcohol policy during work or within theLaura Stein Volunteer Camp (where you will be staying), which willcontribute to a safe working and living environment free from potentialproblems associated with intoxication. Those of age must not consumealcoholic intoxicants within twelve (12) hours of a scheduled work shift.Participants are never to be intoxicated for work or when driving a vehicle.The Catalina Island Conservancy has a zero tolerance for violations to thispolicy. Failure to comply will result in participant being required to leavethe Internship Program. All “of age” participants should limit consumingalcoholic beverages to their in-town visits, consume only in moderation, andalways have a designated driver for such visits.E. While participants are encouraged to fully enjoy their experience and to seekextracurricular activities to enrich their visit, the Conservancy strictlyprohibits underage drinking and has zero tolerance for any violations of thispolicy, up to and including full cooperation with local law enforcementofficials. This includes drinking on the camp premises, and driving whileintoxicated.Participants are required to contribute to a safe and responsible program environmentduring the Internship Program. (Please also be aware that the Conservancy will nottolerate racial, social, sexual or religious discrimination on any of our programs).Please arrive to the Island prepared to engage in some fairly rigorous hiking and topossibly operate heavy equipment for short periods of time. It is especially importantthat each participant is capable of walking on uneven and very steep terrain. Many of theproject sites are located in remote areas require hiking skill to access.Come with a spirit of adventure and enthusiasm! You will have a great chance to observehow a conservation organization operates. You will see the less traveled sections of theIsland. Prepare yourselves to encounter an arid chaparral landscape that is also a manytextured,many-hued visual delight in which different habitats lie around every turn andbeneath every hidden canyon and ravine.Each participant is responsible for the daily cooking and cleaning tasks. Treat the campas though it’s your second home. Enjoy it thoroughly and leave it in a state that futureguests will be able to enjoy.2. Safety and Emergency InformationCatalina Island is known for its low crime and small town atmosphere (the mosthazardous encounters, rare as they are, are likely to be with the wildlife).Page 7 of 13Catalina Island Conservancy Intern Policy
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