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Adopt-a-Road Litter Pickup 6/12/21

posted Mar 23, 2021, 7:46 PM by FOCIP of Camano Parks   [ updated Apr 11, 2021, 1:41 PM ]

We will meet at the vacant lot behind the Elger Bay Grocery store between 9:00-9:30 am.  Safety vests, litter bags, and litter grabbers will be supplied. With a good turnout of volunteers, we should be through in less than two hours. 

NEW:  Island County now requires each volunteer to fill out a release form at each litter pick-up, so be prepared to fill out a form.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves.  Rain or shine!

FOCIP COVID-19 Work Party Procedures

posted Aug 24, 2020, 7:33 PM by FOCIP of Camano Parks   [ updated Jan 26, 2021, 4:57 PM ]

January 25, 2021


Hi FOCIP Volunteers, here is some good news for 2021.We will be allowed to return to the State Parks ... on Tuesday Feb. 2nd. Our procedure will be similar to what we were doing in Oct. and Nov. I will announce the work party by email on the Sunday before a work party will be held. The announcement will include some of the tasks that will be available. If you are interested in attending let me know as soon as you can because we are limited to only 12 volunteers. If you are late to respond there may be some tasks available that are not located in the State Parks. I will email to let you know if you were selected, when, and where to meet by Monday evening. The morning of the work party you must self-access your health condition. This is still an important consideration for yourself and your fellow volunteers. Masks are required and you must observe the social distancing of 6 feet. The following is the update that I have just received from Jeff Wheeler. Stay safe and I hope to see you on Feb. 2nd. ------------  Tom

 

Based on additional new guidance provided by the Governor’s updated Outdoor Recreation COVID—19 Requirements, we have again updated our “Guidance on Volunteer Activity During COVID-19”. This update provides revised guidance consistent with the interpretation and approach being followed by other state and local agencies and partner organizations (e.g., WTA, EMBA & BCH).

 

Summary of Changes to Volunteer Guidance (beginning Jan. 21)

  • For all regions and all phases, volunteer activities are limited to a maximum of 12 participants (this does not include staff or group leaders)
  • A daily attendance log and contact information for all participants must be kept and retained for 28 days after each volunteer event to assist with contact tracing in the event of a possible exposure.

 

Additional recommendations

  • Please ensure that all group events at your parks have been approved by your Region Manager.
  • If hosting an approved group volunteer event with participants that are not existing, approved volunteers – they must sign a “Volunteer Event Waiver form” (see attached) before participating. This should only be used for events that attract new and one-time only volunteers, such as beach cleanups. Regular, repeat volunteers in your park should fill out an application and go through the regular approval process.   
  • Please ensure your volunteers are asking themselves the screening questions before arriving at the park. Any volunteers that feel unwell, show any signs of COVID-19, or are a close contact of a confirmed case will not be allowed to participate in volunteer activities.
  • Avoid sharing of tools. If appropriate, encourage volunteers to bring and use their personal tools.
  • Masks should be worn by participants at all times.
  • A minimum of 6 feet of physical distance is required – but this should be increased if volunteers are engaged in more strenuous, high-intensity activities.
  • Please ensure volunteers have a place to wash their hands or provide hand sanitizer.





- Tom will email the work party volunteer list by Saturday evening with a list of some of the tasks that might be tackled at the following Tuesday work party.  In the email will also be the COVID symptoms checklist that the volunteers need to review.
If a volunteer is planning on coming on Tuesday they will email or call Tom by noon Monday saying that they will come. If they had a preference of a tasks, they could request one but it’s subject to change.  Tom or the team leaders will email to all responding volunteers by Monday evening a list of the team leader and the volunteers assigned to a particular task with where to meet the leader. 

- For now, we will not post the tasks on the website but there will be a notice of when the work parties are, the protocols and those volunteers should look for an email.

- Volunteers must properly wear a mask at all times in the park and maintain social distancing.

- Each task will have a team leader and no more than 4 additional volunteers

- Only the task leaders will get the materials for the job.  The task leaders will meet with the available park staff at 8:30 for a brief meeting.

- No more than 3 task leaders/volunteers will be in the shop to get tools at a time.

- No more than 3 volunteers are to be in the FOCIP office at a time.  These volunteers should open doors and windows while working there to ensure proper ventilation.

- Team leaders and if necessary, park staff will meet the volunteers at the task location by 9:30.

- Team leaders will conduct a temperature check of the volunteers and mark it as completed.  Any volunteer with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will be sent home.  Volunteers will be required to initial that they read the COVID symptoms checklist.

- Work parties will be completed by noon (no meeting for lunch)

- Only the team leader or designated volunteer will return the tools to the shop.  The tools will be cleaned and disinfected with Lysol.

- FOCIP will supply hand sanitizer, masks, spray disinfection, disposable exam gloves and a thermometer to each team leader.



>>> If you are a work party volunteer and did not receive this info in an email with the following header please let us know

From: Tom Eisenberg <focip.tome@gmail.com>
To: focip work party <focipworkparty@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021, 3:38:24 PM PST
Subject: [FOCIP Work Party] Return to the State Parks







COVID-19 Health Screening Questions

1.Do you have any of these symptoms?
-Fever or Chills:
-Cough:
-Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing:
-Fatigue:
-Muscle or body aches:
-Recent loss of taste or smell:
-Headache:
-Sore throat:
-Congestion:
-Nausea or vomiting:
-Diarrhea:

2.Within the past 14 days, have you had contact with anyone that you know had COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms?  Contact is being within 6’ or closer for more than 15 minutes with a person, or having direct contact with fluids from a person with COCID-19.

3.Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for the active virus in the past 10 days?

4.Within the last 15 days has a public health or medical professional told you to self -monitor, self-isolate or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID-19 infection?



| Attachments: COVID-19 SCREENING QUESTIONS.docx Covid Action List for yes.pdf FOCIP covid compiant return plan 08-2020 A.docx

Tuesday Work Parties

posted Jul 31, 2018, 9:34 AM by FOCIP of Camano Parks   [ updated Mar 3, 2021, 8:23 PM ]


A Special Noxious Weed Control Work Party is scheduled for Tuesday March 23 at Iverson Beach Preserve.  Contact Tom if you wish to participate. 



FOCIP's Tuesday work parties resumed Tuesday, Feb 2. 

Note that we are limited to 12 volunteers at the State Parks.

* * * YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN UP BEFOREHAND * * *.  LOOK FOR AN EMAIL FROM TOM E. BY SATURDAY PM.
(This email will only be sent to those on the Work Party email list.)

PLEASE REFER TO THE EMAIL FROM TOM FOR INFORMATION ON WHERE TO MEET.

MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED

***See FOCIP COVID-19 Work Party Procedures for more information





2021 Tuesday Work Party Schedule


(see work party volunteer email for ALL work parties)


  • Feb 2, 9, 16 CANCELLED
  • Mar 2, 9, 16, 23*   (* Special Work Party - noxious weed control at Iverson Beach Preserve)
  • Apr 6, 13, 20
  • May 4, 11, 18
  • June 1, 8, 15
  • July 6, 13, 20
  • Aug 3, 10
  • Oct 5, 12, 19
  • Nov 2, 9 
  • Dec 7, 14 

Sign up after getting an email from Tom.  Note:  Only 12 volunteers are allowed at our State Parks.
Meet at 9:30 am at the site referenced in your email from Tom.  We will NOT be meeting for lunch.

 


Special work parties are called when there is storm damage, special projects, or a project that must be completed on schedule. If you would like to be contacted for special work parties send your contact information to FOCIP.TomE at gmail.com


Our work parties are usually held the first three Tuesdays of the month. 
 
Don't forget your volunteer parking pass or your Discover Pass.  
Rain or shine, so wear the right gear.

Join us at the work parties and find a task that fits! 

Other Work Parties

posted Jul 31, 2018, 9:32 AM by FOCIP of Camano Parks   [ updated Jul 31, 2018, 9:32 AM ]

We are always looking for help from volunteers at the Four Springs or Camano Center gardens - just a couple of hours on some Tuesdays for mostly weeding and planting. FOCIP provides the tools.

If you would send us your email, we'll send out times and dates to those specific volunteers.  You can also check the calendar at http://www.camanowildlifehabitat.org/

Work Party Cancellation Policy

posted Jul 31, 2018, 9:30 AM by FOCIP of Camano Parks   [ updated Jul 31, 2018, 9:33 AM ]

If Stanwood/Camano Island schools are delayed due to weather, FOCIP work parties will be cancelled.
If work parties are cancelled for any other reason (such as high winds), FOCIP will send an email and update our web site.

Call 629-1240 to see if school is delayed.

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