Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a PCEI volunteer or intern. We couldn’t do what we do at PCEI without the help of volunteers!

Information provided by volunteers on applications will be kept confidential and will NOT be shared with any other organization. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Huston Bell, PCEI’s Program Manager, at serving@pcei.org or 208.882.1444.

Are you under 18 years of age? Please download and print the volunteer application form as a parental/guardian signature is required.

Name*
First Last
Email*
Your email will be added to our volunteer email list so that we can inform you of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Your email address and all personal information will be kept confidential. We NEVER share our email lists with anyone. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Phone*
How would you like us to contact you?*
- Phone
- Text
- Email
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
What is your availability?*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Other/Not consistent (explain below)
What time frames are you available?
Are you under 18 years of age?*
- Yes
- No
Please download and print the volunteer application form as a parental/guardian signature is required. Thanks!
Are you a student?*
- Yes
- No
If Yes:
- High School
- University of Idaho
- Washington State University
- Lewis-Clark State College
Please list any specific PCEI programs you have heard of that interest you as a volunteer:
List your volunteer experience (include organization names and dates of service, if possible):
Do you prefer to work outdoors or indoors?
- Outdoors
- Indoors
- Both
Please check the skills that you possess from the list below:
- Small machine operation (weed eater, chain saw, rider lawn mower, ATV, etc.)
- Plant identification (weeds, trees, native plants, etc.)
- GIS software and mapping
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Graphic design (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Web design and/or content management
- Photography
- Communications (online and/or print)
- Other
Other skills:
List any specialized certifications or training you have received:
List any groups, clubs, or organization affiliations and any positions held:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*
A crime is not an automatic disqualification for volunteer work with PCEI.
- No
- Yes
If yes, please explain:
Do you have a current background check on file?*
- No
- Yes
Do you have a valid driver's license?*
- Yes
- No
Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any special needs we should know about or accomodate for?
Emergency Contact
First Last
Relationship to Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact Phone Number
How did you hear about PCEI?
- Friend
- Family
- School
- Email
- Internet
- Social Media
- Radio
- Newspaper
- Flier
- Other
Liability Release and Photo Release

Notification of Risks. Any participant in Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (“PCEI”) activities or user of the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute Nature Center (“Nature Center”) recognizes that there are risks including, but not limited to, variations in terrain and surface conditions and falls.

Supervision of Minor Children. Parents or guardians or any other authorized persons shall be responsible for supervision of minor children at all times while participating in PCEI activities and/or using the Nature Center.

Assumption of Risk. Any participant in PCEI activities or user of the Nature Center freely and expressly assumes all risks of personal and/or property damage which may be associated with and/or result from involvement in the activity or use and agrees to hold harmless, release, defend and indemnify PCEI of and from any liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by a participant or user while engaged in any PCEI activity or use of the Nature Center.

Release from Liability and Covenant Not to Sue. In consideration for being permitted to participate in PCEI activities and/or uses of the Nature Center, the participant or user agrees to forever discharge and release from any legal liability and to not sue PCEI for any injuries or property damage caused by or resulting from the activities or uses.

Indemnification. PCEI shall be indemnified by a participant in PCEI activities or user of the Nature Center for any injury and/or damage to any other participant in PCEI activities or user of the Nature Center or to other persons caused by such participant or user as a result of participation in any PCEI activity or use of the Nature Center.

Medical Authorization. Any person who participates in PCEI activities or uses the Nature Center authorizes PCEI’s authorized personnel to call medical care for the person or to transport the person to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of such personnel, medical attention is necessary. Any participant in activities or user of the Nature Center agrees that, upon such transport to any medical facility or hospital, PCEI shall not have any further responsibility. Further, any participant in activities or user of the Nature Center agrees to pay all cost associated with such medical care and related transportation and indemnify and hold PCEI harmless of and from any costs incurred therein.

Photo Release. Photos of any person who participates in PCEI activities or uses the Nature Center may be used to promote PCEI and/or advertise PCEI events in the future.

Certification of Information. I certify that I have and will provide information that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have and will answer all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information. I understand that the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute will verify information contained on my application and I consent to permit the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute to contact anyone it deems appropriate to investigate or verify any information. I understand that misinformation will result in termination of service opportunities.
I accept the Liability/Photo Release and Certification of Information*
- Yes
- No

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