Cub Scout Pack 171

DeerFlat Wild Life Refuge Helpers

Goal of Program: To improve the safety and beauty of the refuge by collecting trash.

Refuge Helpers Pack 171 pdf file

Duties:

• Collect trash in adopted area, South Parking Lot #3, at least every other month for two years when the area is open to public access. 
• Place filled and tied trash bags only in designated areas. 
• Appoint a group contact person and alternative contact person to convey information between the refuge and the adopting group.  Make sure that the volunteer coordinator has current contact information.
  • Jon Forst                                                                Lorren Loveless
• Inform participants of the possible presence of allergens (e.g., dust, exhaust fumes, pollen, etc.)  Group members with allergic reactions to any of these conditions should not participate in litter cleanup.
• Contact the refuge at least a week before a pickup and arrange to obtain supplies.
• Contact the refuge within a week of cleanup to report total number of volunteer hours.
• Obtain supplies and materials from refuge staff during regular business hours.  Return unused supplies within one week of the cleanup.
• Attend an orientation session.
• Conduct a safety meeting prior to each litter cleanup.  Make sure that all participating group members attend the safety meeting before collecting trash.
• Provide a first-aid kit and adequate drinking water during litter cleanup.
• Ensure that no participating group members possess or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the adopted section.
• When participants are younger than 18, provide adult supervision by a minimum of one adult for every 10 youth.  Participants younger than 18 must have a release formed signed by a parent or guardian before participating in litter cleanup.
  

Qualifications:

• Good physical condition and an ability to walk and bend. 

Group commitment:

• Collect trash in adopted area at least every other month for two years when the area is open to public access.  Starting May 2009

 Refuge commitment:

• Erect a Refuge Helpers Litter Control sign displaying the group name at the adopted area. 
• Provide safety guidelines, safety vests, flags, and trash bags.
• Remove filled trash bags the first workday following a pickup, whenever possible.

Refuge Helpers Adoptable Areas

Adopting groups are responsible for scheduling litter collection every other month between August and May, except where noted.

·       South Side parking lot 3

Scheduled Days: from 10 AM - 12 PM, Second Saturday of the month, Starting May 2009 (Except where noted).