Requirements

All individuals should consider their level of risk for the COVID-19 virus prior to engaging in any volunteer service.

Review the Forest Preserve''s COVID-19 page each day before volunteering for important updates and safety precautions.

DO NOT attempt to volunteer if in the last 14 days you:
1. have any of the symptoms related to COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control
2. have traveled to any foreign country or states with a high incidence of COVID-19 infections

Staff and volunteer leaders will implement protocols to ensure physical distancing, glove and mask usage, and tool sanitizing.

Wear all essential personal protection equipment (PPE) including a face mask.
Always keep a minimum distance of six feet from other volunteers.
Plan accordingly, as many public restrooms are closed.
Bring your own gloves, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and hand sanitizer.

Workdays are suitable for ages 14 and up. Children under 18 require signed parentspermission. All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver from the FPCC.

We recommend wearing sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. We also suggest applying sunscreen (if weather conditions are sunny) and bug repellant spray (we usually have extra if you forget). Wolf Road Prairie trails are considered rough, please dress accordingly or we will ask you to volunteer another day for your safety.

PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE THE WORKDAY
Please call or email us (using the contact details above) to confirm the scheduled workday, as weather or other conditions or situations may delay or cancel the workday.

IF YOU ARE A GROUP LARGER THAN 12 PLEASE CONTACT US

If you would like to schedule a group volunteer outing, please contact us by phone or email.