TIMBER TRACKING

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to apply for this project! Here are the volunteer qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older (minors are welcome to join sampling outings but asked not to lead data collection)
Able to use a smartphone to collect data
Have the experience and ability to travel in the outdoors with at least one partner safely
Previous field data collection experience is preferred but not required

We’ll supply you with the tools and training necessary to collect samples from the forest. You are required to follow all environmental, safety, and permitting protocols.

The application is below the map. You may need to reference the map to answer some of the application questions about your sampling plans and availability.

Tulip poplar andAsh Sample ranges side-by-side

Timber Tracking - Tulip Poplar and Ash Volunteer Application

Basic Information

First Name

Last Name

How did you hear about this project?

Please describe.

Have you volunteered with us before?

YesNo

Do we have up-to-date contact and mailing info for you? This is important for shipping project related equipment to the right address!

YesNo

Phone

No dashes please. Example: 5555555555

Address

City

Country

State

Province

Other Country

Zip/Postal Code

Date of Birth

mm/dd/yyyy

Would you be interested in contributing the following skills:

WritingPhotographyVideographyPublic speaking

Website/Blog

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Facebook Handle

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Instagram Handle

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Partner Information

Adventure Scientists discourages solo adventuring.

You are free to submit an application solo, but we highly encourage you to always bring one other person with you into the field for safety reasons. Please be aware that priority will be given to applicants who have at least one dedicated partner as an additional volunteer.

The partner(s) you list below will be emailed a separate application form to complete.

How many partners will volunteer with you?

Partner Info

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Partner Two Info

First Name

Please DO NOT list yourself here. This information is for your partners only!

Last Name

Location and Technology Requirements

Location Information

Based on the species ranges shown in the map at the top of the page, I am interested in sampling...

AshTulip poplarBoth Ash and Tulip poplarTulip poplar collections are from May 15 - December 31. Ash collections are from May 15 - September 30

Which state(s) can you collect samples in?

What city will you be based out of while sampling? (Feel free to list multiple).

What is the earliest date you can start collecting samples (dd/mm/yyyy)?

Technology Requirements

This project requires that you have a smarthphone capable of downloading mobile apps. Please indicate whether you or a teammate has access to a smartphone.

I have a smartphoneOne of my teammates has a smartphoneWe don't have a smartphone

We recommend that you take the training on a desktop computer or laptop. Do you have access to a computer or laptop?

Yes, I have access to a computer or laptopNo, I don't have access to a computer or laptopThe training may take 1 to 3 hours to complete. Sharing trip logistics on the GIS portal may take up to an hour. We recommend you have access to a computer for these tasks.

Tell us more about yourself

What is your primary motivation for participating in the project? Choose one.

If other, please explain your motivation.

Briefly describe your outdoor experience/activities that are relevant to off-trail tree sample collection.

Do you have any previous field data collection or tree identification experience? Please describe.

Do you have specific time constraints that could affect your ability to volunteer for this project?

What do you anticipate to be the most challenging aspect of volunteering for this project?

Do you have any significant injuries in the last 18 months that might influence your ability in the outdoors?

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Our awesome brand partners – Sunski, MiiR, Peak Design, and others – help amplify our voice, and often provide us with gear to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Throughout your time volunteering with us, you may have opportunities to win prizes or just accept gifts from us and those partners as a thank-you for your work. Are you interested in receiving product from our sponsors?

Yes, count me in!No, I feel best volunteering without gifts.

Do you have any questions for us at this time?

By checking this box, I affirm that I will collect data myself and will not train others to do so.

Our mission is to collect the highest-quality data for our partners. Therefore, we need to ensure that we alone train each project participant.

By checking this box, I affirm that I will return project equipment and samples in a timely manner

We have limited project equipment and a lot of trees to sample! Please send equipment back as soon as you've completed sampling.

By checking this box, I affirm that I do not represent a commercial group that will be profiting from participation in this project.

Being a part of a commercial group does not immediately disqualify you from joining this project. If you are a member of a commercial group, guide service, etc., sampling should be taken on as a personal project rather than as part of group programming.

By checking this box, I affirm that I am willing and able to carry all necessary project equipment and safety gear. I am fully capable and aware of best practices to safely navigate and thrive in the outdoors.

Please read Adventure Scientists Release of Liability form and check this box to indicate you agree with the terms.

Questions? Contact timber@adventurescientists.org