Adopt a Spot
Adopt a spot within the community and help keep Sylvan Lake beautiful. This program requires a commitment of regular, general maintenance in the adopted area from May through September.
Rules
A few basic rules required in order to participate in the Adopt a Spot litter control program, include:
- Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age
- This "expression of interest" must be submitted by the group leader (representative) and approved by the Town prior to approval
- All volunteers must agree to, and sign a waiver indemnifying the Town for loss; one for adults, and one for ages 14 - 17. Return the signed waivers to the coordinator prior to the clean-up day
- The group agrees to collect litter over a 2 year period, 3 times per year (spring, summer, fall)
- The group must schedule clean up events with the Town prior to collecting litter
- The group must submit associated waivers for each individual participating in the event, each time a clean up is scheduled
- The group must complete an on-site Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA), prior to collecting litter on the day of the clean-up. This helps keep you and your team safe. The FLHA is completed by ALL volunteers on the day of the clean-up, and identifies any hazards. The FLHA is returned to the Town after the clean-up is completed
- A Field Level Hazard Assessment is required for each clean up event
- The Town will provide garbage/recycle bags to the group. Please separate the waste into garbage or recycling
- The Town will provide up to six (6) litter pick-up tongs
- The Town will pick-up the bags after the clean-up is completed (please leave bags on road edge, or other easy to access location)
- Report any injuries to the Town...call 911 if injury is severe
- At no point should you start, or continue with litter collection if you feel that you are unsafe
- You assume all risks in the event of personal injury
- Groups are limited to a maximum size of 16 volunteers
- At least one (1) member of your group must carry a cellular phone (for emergencies)
- All participants must review the safety orientation (this presentation) before collecting litter