I, the undersigned, desire to participate in the volunteer community service project, at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The outdoor project work may involve walking/hiking to site, lifting objects up to 50 lbs, working in a forest, and working with sharp tools.
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I am aware that in participating in the above-mentioned volunteer community service project, that there may be risk for injury to me, but that I knowingly and with full knowledge of the possible consequences of injury waive any and all claims against the Rotary District 5000 and all individual Rotary Clubs as members of District 5000, for personal injury and/or bodily injury that I may suffer as a result of participating in the service project. I further agree to hold harmless the Rotary District 5000 and all individual Rotary Clubs as members of District 5000 for any damages or injuries resulting from any acts or failure to act on my part during my participation in this service project. I acknowledge that I may at any time terminate this voluntary participation in the service project. I also do hereby approve the use of pictures, videos of myself (or listed participating minor) for this service project.
I knowingly sign this waiver to induce Rotary District 5000 to permit me to voluntarily participate in the service project. This form will also act as our CONTACT TRACING FORM.
SERVICE PROJECT DETAILS:
Join our Collaborative Service Project on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 with Eco Rotary Club of Kaka'ako on Oahu and the Rotary Clubs of Hilo, Hilo Bay, South Hilo, Pahoa Sunset and Volcano. Come help out the park and the 'āina (land) by cutting invasive himalayan ginger (Heydechium gardnerianum) on park trails. Loppers and gloves are provided. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed toed shoes. Work is often in the shade of the forest with sweet sounds of native honey creepers like 'apapane, 'amakihi and 'ōma'o above to serenade as you work. Water, snacks, rain gear and sun protection are recommended. The hike is around a 3-4 miles, moderate round trip. The hike involves walking over rough uneven terrain on a dirt and rock path, with up to a 400' elevation change. We plan to have a guide and learn more about the park, it's history, culture and native plants and animals!
TIMELINE:
8a-830a Arrive/Meet Up
830a-9a Paperwork/Directions/Clean Shoes
9a-12p Hike & Service Project
12-2p Lunch & Fellowship
LUNCH:
Blessed to be treated by the Hawaii Rotary Clubs and their Ono Kine Potluck Gathering after the service project located at the Kilauea Military Camp's Lehua Room.
BRING/WEAR:
-Long Sleeves & Long Pants & Closed Toed Shoes
-Water
-Snacks
-Rain Gear
-Sun Protection
-Gloves
DIRECTIONS & PARKING:
We will meet at KMC (Kilauea Military Camp: 99-252 Crater Rim
Dr, Volcano, HI 96785 ) in front of the Admin building which
is the large building in the front row of buildings near the flagpole.
There is parking available there. We will take care of paperwork, do a
brief intro, brush boots to remove non-native seeds and spray the boots
with isopropyl alcohol for Rapid Ohia Death prevention. (Time
8:30 - 9:00) We will then drive to the Devastation Trail parking lot
where the hike will begin. The hike will take about 45 minutes and will include
an introduction to the native forest and geology. The hike will end up at
the work site. We will explain the work process and get to work.
(Time 9:00 - 12:00.)
