Eastern Bluebirds, by Danny Brown/Audubon Photography Awards
for the safety of BIRDS georgia constituents, volunteers, and staff
NOTE: You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a Birds Georgia Field Trip, and if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Participants for all Birds Georgia programs agree to the following:
Unacceptable behavior from any community member will not be tolerated. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the Birds Georgia Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer or staff may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more egregious behavior, Birds Georgia staff may, in their reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently expel a participant from participating in future Birds Georgia events. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
I acknowledge the following for myself and all youth in my care:
INCIDENT REPORTING
If you feel that the above standards for participant behavior have been violated (or are unsure if a violation has occurred), please report the incident to a Birds Georgia event leader. If you are not comfortable speaking with an event leader, please directly contact Birds Georgia at [email protected] immediately, or within 24 hours of the occurrence. If you or another event participant feels or have felt unsafe during a Birds Georgia field trip, or have an inappropriate or unsafe encounter with a Birds Georgia staff member or Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer, please email [email protected] right away.
Participants for all Birds Georgia programs agree to the following:
- Be considerate and respectful to all community members, including Field Trip Leaders/Program Volunteers, other attendees, and the general public.
- Remain in the view of the Field Trip Leaders/Program Volunteers at all times while attending a field trip; do not wander from the group.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech.
- It is the responsibility of the participant to arrive to the event on time. This includes leaving enough time for parking. If you arrive after the event start time, the trip may start without you.
Unacceptable behavior from any community member will not be tolerated. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the Birds Georgia Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer or staff may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more egregious behavior, Birds Georgia staff may, in their reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently expel a participant from participating in future Birds Georgia events. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech, materials, or conduct by any Participants of the event, and related event activities. Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
- Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
- Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
- Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
- Inappropriate photography or recording.
- Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs.
- Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the event venue.
I acknowledge the following for myself and all youth in my care:
- Voluntary participation in Birds Georgia field trips involves inherent risks and hazards, including but not limited to physical injury from exposure to hazards such as adverse weather conditions, insects and wildlife, rough and unknown terrain, moderately strenuous exercise, and transport to/from field sites.
- All risks cannot be prevented and I assume those beyond the control of Birds Georgia Program Volunteers and staff.
- I am solely responsible for risks associated with personal trips, hikes, or other activities undertaken at my initiative during the course of this field trip.
- I am physically capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, of undertaking these activities.
- In case of a medical emergency, I give consent for emergency medical treatment and agree to pay for any charges not covered by my personal health insurance.
- I will abide by this Birds Georgia Participant Code of Conduct while on this trip. Specifically, I will avoid any behavior that negatively affects the comfort, well-being, or learning environment of others on the trip or the general public and understand that anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
- By attending this trip, I give Birds Georgia the right to use photographs and other digital media obtained during the field trip that contain my likeness to promote Birds Georgia events, including using such material on the Birds Georgia website, social media, and all promotional material.
INCIDENT REPORTING
If you feel that the above standards for participant behavior have been violated (or are unsure if a violation has occurred), please report the incident to a Birds Georgia event leader. If you are not comfortable speaking with an event leader, please directly contact Birds Georgia at [email protected] immediately, or within 24 hours of the occurrence. If you or another event participant feels or have felt unsafe during a Birds Georgia field trip, or have an inappropriate or unsafe encounter with a Birds Georgia staff member or Field Trip Leader/Program Volunteer, please email [email protected] right away.