Yosemite Volunteer Project Description

Project Title: Yosemite Facelift 2014

Short Summary of Project
Yosemite Facelift is a park-wide cleanup event, September 245-28, 2014. The majority of volunteers will work independently to pick
up litter, while others will work on special projects with a designated leader. All participants must sign a Volunteer Agreement.
Location: Park-Wide. Valley registration Wed-Sunday; Tuolumne Fri-Sun; Wawona Saturday.
Project Dates: Wednesday, September 24 Sunday September 28, 2014. Some volunteers may also assist with set-up and take-down
between September 22 and October 2.
Project Duration: Volunteers may participate for as little as one hour on any day, or may volunteer for several days.
Project Description
Volunteers will participate in the 2014 Yosemite Facelift park-wide cleanup event. All volunteers must register to participate.
Registration includes: signing a Form 301A Volunteer Agreement (or having a parent or guardian sign for those under the age of 18);
neatly printing names on a daily sign in sheet with estimated hours; participating in archaeology awareness training on the first day of
participation; consulting with assignment desk for work areas or projects; reading available safety briefings; using provided personal
protective equipment as advised.
Volunteers will be working throughout Yosemite National Park and the El Portal Administrative Area. All volunteers must
practice situational awareness and use proper safety procedures. All volunteers are responsible for their own safety at all times; they
do not have to perform any work they feel unsafe performing. All volunteers should consult with the work assignment table at
registration to identify work appropriate to their age, health, and skill set. Yosemite contains wild and sometimes unpredictable
conditions, including by not limited to the following.
Environmental hazards include:
Wildlife. Do not feed or approach any wildlife; watch for snakes, spiders and other venomous animals. Do not put hands in
places you cant see.
Hantavirus and other animal-borne diseases. Do not touch animal scat; notify park staff.
Heat, cold, wind, rain and similar weather-related hazards. Dress appropriately and have food and water.
Uneven terrain and wet, slippery conditions. Use appropriate footwear and avoid tripping and slipping hazards.
River and other water hazards that may have faster currents than expected.
Plants. May be poisonous, stinging, or have thorns.
Rock fall. Hard hats must be used in identified high hazard rock-fall zones.
Steep terrain. Fall protection equipment must be used when there is a potential of a fall of more than 6 feet or on steep
terrain.
Volunteers should use standard hygiene procedures at all times; wash hands frequently, including after handling any trash.
Operational hazards include:
Trash/litter materials that may be hazardous, such as human feces and chemicals. Only pick up these items if you have the
proper personal protective equipment and training.
Sharp objects. Use extra caution when picking up glass, metals, or similar waste that has the potential to cut.
Lifting. Use proper lifting technique and tools.
Tools and power tools. Use only tools you have been trained to use, following all related safety precautions.
Heavy equipment. Will only be operated by those receiving appropriate training.
All work using technical equipment such as climbing harnesses and ropes must be undertaken by those with appropriate
training and experience. All such work assignments must be approved by park staff. Volunteers must use all required safety
equipment at all times, including helmets.
Use litter-pickers when available instead of handling trash.
Use dust masks whenever working with airborne dust.
Roadways. All volunteers on roadways must use class 2 safety vests. They should walk on roads facing traffic. In areas of
blind curves and/or narrow shoulders, volunteers should have a flagger to warn drivers of volunteers on the road ahead. Each
volunteer is responsible for making sure s/he follows these procedures.
Operation of vehicles. A drivers license must be verified before operation of a government vehicle, and the volunteers form
301A must reflect they will be operating a vehicle. Use of personal vehicles is at the risk of the owner of the vehicle; their
use is not required.
Required skills, abilities or other limitations:
Volunteers must wear appropriate clothing, including long pants, closed-toe shoes, appropriate protection from the weather, and
carry water. Volunteers must be at three years of age. Volunteers should only perform work they have the skill, training, and fitness to
perform. All volunteers must have a signed volunteer agreement to participate.
Project Contact Person
Name: Heather Boothe Division/Branch: Interpretation/Volunteer Program
Email: Heather_boothe@nps.gov Phone: 209-379-1855
Project Work Leader: Several Work Leaders from multiple divisions