Volunteer Contract Agreement

As a volunteer for the Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project, you understand and agree to the following:

By registering for a volunteer outing, plants, supplies, and logistics have been ordered and planned based on your attendance.
You understand that canceling your participation in a volunteer outing can result of cancellation of the entire trip and therefore the restoration work being planned for that outing. MKFRP will then fall short of its restoration objectives.
This is a group project and you will be working together with other volunteers and staff.
You are responsible for communicating this contract, the Volunteer Packet, and other information with others in your party.
If accompanying minors, you are responsible for all their actions and work ethic.
You are responsible for bringing appropriate work attire and if camping, sleep attire, and warm sleeping equipment.
All volunteers and staff share the central cabin and kitchen. (if camping)
Central cabin and kitchen shall remain clean and organized to respect others use of the area. (if camping)
The individual A-frame sleeping huts at Pu‘u Mali are personal and private spaces and are to be respected as such. (if camping)
If you are driving yourself, you must have a dependable 4-wheel drive vehicle. (there are no mechanic services or supplies)
You will abide by the conditions laid out in the Volunteer Position Description and Liability Waiver.

Agreement to Volunteer Contract*

Yes, I understand the above conditions as a MKFRP volunteer

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Registration

Name*

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Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Gender*

Age*

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Group Name

(if applicable)

Number of Participants*

Including yourself

May 2023 Volunteer Trips*

Choose the date(s) you would like to volunteer with us.

Thursday-5/4/23-Meeting at Kilohana and Planting Mamane and Silversword at Skyline

Tuesday-5/9/23-Meeting at Mana Road (end of pavement) and Planting Koa at Puʻu Mali Restoration Area

Thursday-5/11/23-Meeting at Puʻu Huluhulu and planting Mamane at East R1

Tuesday-5/16/23-Meeting at Kilohana and Planting Mamane at Skyline

Thursday-5/18/23-Meeting at Kilohana and Planting Koa at Kaohe Restoration Area

Tuesday-5/23/23-Meeting at Puʻu Huluhulu and Planting Mamane at East R1

Thursday-5/25/23-Meeting at Kilohana and Planting Mamane at Skyline

Meet at Kilohana at 9AM

Meet here if we are going to Kaohe Restoration area, Kilohana Fire Recovery Plots, Palila Discovery Trail, or Skyline.

9:00 AM - Kilohana Hunter Checking Station off Old Sadldle Road

Meet at Puʻu Huluhulu at 9AM

Meet here if we are planting at East R1. From here we go up on Mauna Kea access road and turn right on R1 below the visitor center.

9:00 AM - Puʻu Huluhulu Parking Lot

Meet at Mana Road (end of pavement) at 8AM

Meet here if we are planting at Puʻu Mali Restoration Area. From here we drive 4WD for about 1.5 hour to destination.

8:00 AM - Mana Road (End of Pavement)

The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) Hilo baseyard is located at 19 E. Kawili Street (corner of Kawili and Kīlauea).

You will be driving your own 4x4 vehicle.

The Kilohana Hunter Checking Station is located off OLD Saddle Road (towards Waiki‘i) beetween miles markers 43 and 44.

We are requiring all volunteers to drive their own 4x4 vehicles. Only 4x4 vehicles can proceed up the dirt roads to access restoration areas.

Puʻu Huluhulu is located on the southern side of Hawaii Route 200, directly across from the highway's intersection with the Mauna Kea Access Road.

We are requiring all volunteers to drive their own 4x4 vehicles. Only 4x4 vehicles can proceed up the dirt roads to access restoration areas.

The Mana Road Meeting Location is located at end of the pavement on Mana Road coming from Waimea.

We are requiring all volunteers to drive their own 4x4 vehicles. Only 4x4 vehicles can proceed up the dirt roads to access restoration areas.

4x4 vehicle access only.

I am driving my own 4x4 vehicle.*

Check to confirm you are driving your own 4x4 vehicle

4x4 drive vehicle

4x4 Vehicle Confirmation*

Confirming submission of form

I understand that I will be driving my own 4x4 vehicle. This vehicle has good clearance and is in good working condition. I am fully liable and responsible for this vehicle. I agree to follow all laws and MKFRP's rules and instructions.

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Daily checklist

Sturdy boots (ankle supporting)
Long pants
T-shirts or long sleeved shirts for field work
Rain jacket and rain pants
Work gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Lunch
Optional: hat, camera

Campover checklist

Sturdy boots (ankle supporting)
Long pants
T-shirts or long sleeved shirts for field work
Rain jacket and rain pants
Work gloves
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Lunch
Optional: hat, camera
Tent
Warm Sleeping Bag (rated 20° or below)
Sleeping Pad
Warm Sweater
Extra clothes
Underwear
Socks
Personal toiletries (shampoo, washcloth, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.).
Towel
Warm sleep clothes, beanie
Slippers
Flashlight/headlamp
Prescription medication
Allergy medication, contact solution, glasses.
Food for the trip (and cooler with ice)

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