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Adopt-a-park Terms & Conditions

The grantee agrees:
To conduct clean-up activities in a safe manner
To abide by all park rules and ordinances
To notify Staff if resigning
To return all supplies upon completing task/duties
To assign a clean up crew leader. The crew leader will
Maintain a sign in and out sheet /roster of volunteers
Retain a copy of this agreement during the clean ups
Post signage which reads “ Volunteer Clean Up Crew Ahead” in an area visible to people and especially automotive traffic
Notify City Site Supervisor within 24 hours of an accident or injury so that a City special occurrence and a non employee injury form may be completed and filed
Maintain a first aid kit on hand during clean ups
To have all volunteers sign in and out on a Sign in Sheet every time hours are worked. The Sign in Sheet must be submitted monthly, by the 5th , to our department for tracking of hours of service which helps
Justify the need for more tools and supplies when submitting reports for budget purpose
Account for total donated time to the City for annual statistic reports
Students that are required to perform non court referral community service hours
Confirm the growth or decline in volunteer participation
Our Department provide volunteer awards and recognition
To report any hazardous material (e.g. needles) to your City Volunteer Supervisor. Please Do Not Pick Them Up
To report all accidents involving injury or equipment damage to their agency supervisor and City Volunteer Supervisor
To inform volunteers they should work in pairs or groups when possible
If working alone, you must be an adult (18 years or older) and always, let the Volunteer Supervisor know your location
To not operate machinery or dangerous equipment
To wear appropriate attire for clean ups including shoes, gloves, etc.
To coordinate with City Volunteer Site Supervisor to obtain supplies and materials from the City, during business hours
To place filled trash bags in designated area for disposal by the City
The City agrees to:
Advertise Grantee on the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks Web Site
Mention Grantee on Park Program Brochure or at least one park flyer
Publicly credit Grantee at Adopted Park Events
Invite Grantee to at least one Citywide event honoring volunteers/sponsors
Recognize Grantee via a sign furnished and posted by our department
Issue Grantee an official Certificate of Adoption
Furnish the grantee
Provide Grantee with traffic control equipment, which consists of an advance warning sign which reads “Volunteer Clean Up Crew Ahead”
Coordinate with Grantee to ensure materials and supplies as necessary to enable the volunteers to perform their donated services
Assist the Grantee in cleaning up litter if necessary, for example, when large heavy or dangerous items are found
Maintain records of Grantees hours of service
Recyclable items collected by volunteers may be removed from the site at the option of the Grantee. Profits from the sale of recyclables shall belong to the Grantee
The City recommends the Grantee have at least one person with a valid first aid card be present during clean up activities. The City also recommends the Grantee have a cellular phone or radio communication at clean up site. Finally, this agreement may be suspended by the City temporarily because of construction in the assigned area. Once construction is complete the Grantee will be notified and the agreement restored
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