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IRC Camera Service (Hiking) for OC Parks: Limestone
Sat
28
May 2016
Description
Card pickup and battery replacement for the Irvine Ranch Open Space including Limestone.
Human Access camera card pick up and battery replacement. This volunteer only hiking patrol is to service Human Access cameras.
Route: Limestone Canyon Trails such as……………….List route…..
You can coordinate with each other on when exactly you will start and who should get the supplies.
Activities will include hiking on wilderness trails to remote locations to access camera traps and change batteries and access data cards.
You will need to pick-up materials at the office from the volunteer bin. Materials such as camera cards, batteries, data sheets (can be sent digitally). There will also be sanitizing items such as gloves, sanitizer and wipes. Please return unused items and materials picked up in the field back to the tan bin. You can send pictures or scan data sheets back to me, since we cannot sanitize the data sheets.
Safety Protocols:
- Try to have a designated person handle their own designated equipment. One person touching the batteries, one person handling the card case, etc. Wear gloves if you can’t avoid cross handling, unless you are household members.
- Wear face coverings when you can not avoid close proximity. Again unless you are household members.
- Maintain 6ft social distance as per protocol.
- Check-in via text with me as the lead before you head out and when you are finished!
- you can call me or the staff on call person please call (do not text) the “After Hours Staff Contact” number: 714-508-4760, and the IRC staff person on call will respond if you run into any problems out there. Of course if it is an emergency, use your emergency numbers on the back of your badge.
Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 stewardship on the land.
- Before leaving your home to report for volunteer work, conduct a self-assessment by
responding to the following questions (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC).
1. Are you experiencing any of the following?
a. Fever or chills
b. Cough
c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
d. Fatigue
e. Muscle or body aches
f. Headache
g. New loss of taste or smell
h. Sore throat
i. Congestion or runny nose
j. Nausea or vomiting
k. Diarrhea
2. Have you had contact with anyone within the last 14 days who has been
sick?
If you answered YES to any item above, stay HOME. And stay HOME if you are
not feeling well, even if your symptoms are not on the list above. Please contact
the volunteer management team at activityoperations@irconservancy.org or (714)
508-4760 (call, do not text). Seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or
medical provider. - Seek emergency medical care immediately if you are experiencing any of the
- following (current as of May 31, 2020, from the CDC):
- Trouble breathing, Persistent pain or pressure in the chest, New confusion, Inability to wake or stay awake, Bluish lips or face.
● Pre-fill your personal water containers at home and bring them with you. If you need
to eat during your work shift, bring that with you. IRC is not providing food or beverages.
Do not bring food or beverages to share with others.
● Wear your approved IRC volunteer uniform while on duty, including your IRC
volunteer ID badge. Carry your provided CPR/first aid kit in case you are injured.
If tools or other equipment or supplies are required, you must make arrangements in
advance.
- Employees will provide sanitized tools and equipment for you to use and will maintain
an inventory of the items provided to you.
● Ideally, you will keep the items in your possession for future use to avoid the need for
sanitizing after each use.
● If you are not able to keep the items in your possession, then you must sanitize all items
upon returning to the IRC bin or a storage site. Your employee contact will arrange
sanitation supplies at IRC or the storage site for your use.
You are not to share any tools, equipment, or other items with any other person, including
other volunteers.
While Working in the Field
● Face coverings may be required. Please follow CDC and County Health guidelines.
● Tools and equipment are not to be shared. Volunteers who are working in small
groups should use only the tools and equipment they brought with them. Under no
circumstances should any tools or equipment be shared.
● There will be a limited supply of hand sanitizer. If available, please use it to clean your
hands after touching commonly handled surfaces and fixtures like gates, locks, portable
restrooms, etc. If hand sanitizer is not available, a cleaning solution and paper towels
should be used.
● Wash hands frequently, including before eating. Some field sites may have running
water; if liquid soap and paper towels are available, please use them. If not, completely
cover your hands with hand sanitizer and rub vigorously for a minimum of 20 seconds.
● Transportation. All volunteers must be able to drive or otherwise transport themselves
to a staging area, trailhead, or entry point. Transportation of other people is prohibited.
All worksites must be reachable on foot or bike, as there are no IRC vehicles available
for volunteers.
● Do not share food or beverages.
● Maintain six-foot physical distancing at all times.
After Working in the Field
● Wash your hands. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum
of 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer.
● Clean all tools. If returning tools to the IRC bin or a storage area, wearing disposable
gloves, and using spray or wipes, clean tools and equipment. See the instructions above.
Bring sun protection, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and a hat for sun protection. Bring water and nourishment snacks.
Bring your day pack and everything you need to keep you healthy on the trail in a wilderness setting. To cancel please contact staff. This volunteer activity is subject to cancellation due to adverse weather conditions. You will be contacted via email or phone call in the case of cancellation. For questions, regarding this activity please contact your staff lead listed on this activity. kfancher@irconservancy.org
