Welcome

February 2, 2012

Dear Friends of Hog Island Volunteer,

Yes, it’s hard to believe but we’re getting ready for the 2012 session of camp on Hog Island. Activity is picking up as the days lengthen. We know that many of you are returning volunteers; others have waited with anticipation for years to step foot on the island. Soon ramps and floats will be in place, the water will be flowing, and Janii will begin preparing the kitchen.

Our first camper session starts on June 3, 2012, but some FOHI volunteers will arrive early to open up the island and help get everything ready during our pre-camper work sessions (May 22 to June 1). We look forward to your help before, during, or after the main season!!

To get a head start on all the administrative details, below is information for planning your trip and forms that need to be completed and returned to us as early as possible before you arrive.

Planning your trip

General information – including lodging and dining
Clothing and equipment list
Reading list
Public transportation information (note: shuttle to/from Damariscotta only applies if you are volunteering during a program week)
Driving directions

Forms to complete and return as early as possible

FOHI Volunteer Contract (PDF)
FOHI Travel Form (PDF)
Adult Liability Release Form (PDF)
Adult Medical Form (PDF)
CARCO Criminal Background Check (PDF) – ONLY for volunteers working during the Teen Week camps, June 17-22 and June 24-29; to assure privacy write on return envelope: “ATTN: Rose Borzik.”

Return completed forms

Return one copy of the FOHI Volunteer Contract, along with the health, travel, and liability release forms.

For Teen Camp volunteers, please fill out the CARCO criminal background form. To assure your privacy, put the form in a sealed envelope marked: “ATTN: Rose Borzik” on the front and return it with the rest of the forms to:

Sue Schubel, FOHI Volunteer Coordinator
11 Audubon Road
Bremen, ME 04551

The FOHI Volunteer Contract has the dates that we expect your arrival; please let us know if they change as we are counting on you to help in a variety of ways.

Details of your assignment on Hog Island will be explained by Sue Schubel on your arrival. In appreciation for your help, the Audubon Camp provides all of your meals and lodging while on the island. We supply sheets, linens, and blankets, but consider bringing a sleeping bag as the weather could be cool! The equipment list has other suggestions. On arrival, check in at the big red barn at the top of the hill, where someone will show you the parking area and departure place for Hog Island.

Arrival

FOHI work weeks (May 22-26 and May 27 – June 1 and Sept. 23-29). Plan on arriving between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Camp session weeks (all other dates). Plan on arriving between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Departure

Plan on staying until 1 p.m. on your departure day so that we can ready the camp for the next incoming group. for those volunteering during the opening and closing FOHI work weeks, departure will be after breakfast.

Steve, Sue, Eric, Janii, Juanita and all the Hog Island staff and instructors are looking forward to working with you. Thank you so much for volunteering and helping FOHI fulfill part of its mission to provide volunteers for the camp. It’s going to be a great year!

If you have questions about the information required on these forms, contract, or your volunteer schedule please contact Sue Schubel at sschubel@audubon.org or (207) 529-5828 office, (207) 644- 1077 home, or (207) 380-1370 (cell).

Thank you and thank you for using our online volunteer registration! See you soon!

Sue Schubel

FOHI Volunteer Coordinator