The mission of the Oswego Lake Watershed
Council (OLWC) is to foster stewardship, education, participation, and
financial support for the purpose of the conservation, restoration,
enhancement, and maintenance of watershed functions that achieve and
sustain a healthy watershed.
The purpose of the MPHOA common property
is to provide attractive and sustainably maintained parks, trails, and
other amenities to meet the existing and emerging needs of residents and
visitors while protecting
natural resources, wildlife habitat, and the environment and engaging
the community in a manner that maximizes involvement and support.
About this Opportunity
Join Oswego Lake Watershed Council at a MPHOA owned common space area undergoing habitat restoration.
Every
event will include one of the following tasks: pulling invasive
species, planting native plants, seeding or any combination of these
tasks. These activities require volunteers to be able to bend over and
kneel. Volunteers may be hiking and working off trail on uneven ground.
We can arrange alternate projects for those with different abilities or
mobility issues.
Children are welcome if accompanied by an
attentive adult. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom on site. Please
stop by, learn about the ecology of the local watershed, and lend a hand
as we enhance this unique habitat!
What to Bring and Wear
We
will be working outdoors so please dress for the weather ( rain gear,
long pants and layers are recommended). Sturdy, closed-toed shoes are
required. Bring your own water bottle and gloves if you have a pair.
Hand tools, gloves, and training will be provided. Please bring any
medication you may need (Asthma Inhaler, Epi-Pen, etc.) Please do not
attend the event if you are sick.
Questions?
Email Rio@oswegowatershed.org Or Call/Text 971.800.6243
Project Requirements:
-Volunteers of all ages are able to attend this project; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
-All volunteers under 18 are required to obtain parent or guardian permission and electronic signature of this form.
-If you plan to bring children or guests you must reserve slots for them.
I,
the Volunteer, and on behalf of myself, my heirs, and personal
representative or, if the Volunteer is under 18 years of age, the
Parent/Guardian of the Volunteer on behalf of the minor volunteer to
acknowledge and affirm:
By signing below,
(“volunteer”) hereby agrees to the following terms and conditions for
service to the Mountain Park Homeowners Association (“MPHOA”) an OLWC.
1. Volunteer agrees to donate services in the capacity of Volunteer Landscape Steward.
Said
services shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Maintaining the Common Property under the guidance of Landscape Stewards
such as: weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, leaf collecting, raking,
invasive species removal, planting and other landscape related
activities.
2. It is mutually and expressly
understood that volunteer services shall be donated, and that said
volunteer is not entitled to and does not expect any present or future
salary, wages, or other benefits for these voluntary services. Volunteer
agrees that he/she will not be considered to be an employee of MPHOA,
for any purpose, while performing the above described voluntary
services.
3. Volunteer agrees to follow the
supervision and direction of landscape stewards, to whom volunteer has
been assigned to perform services, and to participate in any training
required by the Landscape Stewardship Department in order to perform the
voluntary services. Volunteer agrees to perform all volunteer duties to
the best of his/her abilities, and to follow all MPHOA rules at all
times.
4. In consideration of participation
as a volunteer, volunteer agrees to all risks and responsibilities
surrounding involvement with the voluntary services contemplated herein.
Volunteer agrees to release, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify MPHOA, OLWC and its directors, officers, employees, members, agents, and
representatives of, from and against all liabilities, claims, demands,
or causes of action of any kind or nature, whenever arising, that relate
or pertain in any way to my participation in the voluntary services
contemplated herein
5. Volunteer
understands and acknowledges that MPHOA is not responsible for his/her
safety as a participant or volunteer and does not guarantee volunteer’s
safety or security, and that he/she is solely responsible for their own
safety at all times. Volunteer assumes all risks, known and unknown,
involved with participation as a volunteer, regardless of whether such
risks are due to the intentional tortuous conduct or negligence of any
individual or MPHOA.
6. Volunteer certifies
that he/she has no medical condition or physical limitation that might
adversely affect volunteer’s ability to perform the voluntary services
described herein, and is able to perform such tasks independently.
7.
Volunteer further agrees that volunteer will fully cooperate with MPHOA
in any investigation, lawsuit, arbitration, or any other legal or
quasilegal proceedings that arise from the matters covered by this
agreement. Volunteer further agrees to notify MPHOA immediately of any
incident that occurs or may occur within the knowledge of the volunteer,
which gives rise to liability on the part of the volunteer or MPHOA.
8. This volunteer assignment may be terminated at any time by either party to
this agreement.
By
signing above, I have read and agree to the following Volunteer Terms for Agreement and Release:
I acknowledge that the
foregoing information on volunteers and insurance. I consent to OLWC or MPHOA taking
photographs of me and using them without royalty for future promotional
purposes and publications in print and online media. If I do not wish
photographs of me to be used in this manner, I will notify the project
supervisor. By including my email address, I am giving permission for
OLWC to add me to their mailing list which gets 1-3 emails / month
regarding volunteer events, meetings, and OLWC news. If I use a motor vehicle in the course
of my duties or en route, I am required to have automobile liability
insurance to provide primary coverage for any accidents involving the
vehicle. I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns
release and forever discharge OLWC, the MPHOA and landowners
from any liability under the Oregon Tort Claims Act ORS 30.260-300, for
any and all harm or damage to my health in any manner resulting from or
arising out of my volunteer activities or
en-route to my volunteer duties. I affirm that if at any time I
believe that I may not be able to perform any activity, I shall promptly
notify the Project supervisor and I will not engage in any activity
that I believe I am not physically able to perform.
