{"id":559,"date":"2013-03-06T10:46:25","date_gmt":"2013-03-06T17:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cusp.ws\/Volunteer\/?page_id=559"},"modified":"2015-01-23T12:57:53","modified_gmt":"2015-01-23T19:57:53","slug":"what-2-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/?page_id=559","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Please Bring:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/CUSP-2015-Release-Form.pdf\">CUSP 2015 Release Form<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(needed for each volunteer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2015.xls\">VOLUNTEER LISTING 2015<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 (one for your group)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sun glasses or safety glasses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work gloves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Work boots with ankle support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Long pants are required; long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reusable water containers, extra water will be provided<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A sack lunch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A coat during adverse weather months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Important Notes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CUSP will provide hard hats; tools and materials necessary to complete project work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Due to variable weather conditions and safety for our volunteers <strong>all vehicles and drivers must remain onsite for the duration of the project<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The nature of all CUSP projects can be challenging, <strong>please review project descriptions and difficulty ratings carefully<\/strong>.\u00a0 Fire rehab projects are dirty; please dress and prepare accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We often meet at central locations and\u00a0caravan to more remote work sites<\/strong>.\u00a0 Promptness is appreciated, as <strong>we will depart 10 minutes after the posted meet time<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A portable restroom will be available on site, in most cases. If a restroom is not available on your project you will be informed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A safety review and work demonstration will proceed the project work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"Volunteer.cusp.ws\">Volunteer.cusp.ws<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Restrictions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In hazardous areas we must strictly adhere to minimum age restrictions, which vary according to site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Expectant mothers should check with their physician prior to attending projects in recently burned areas or on unstable terrain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pets are not allowed on any CUSP projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please do not bring your own tools unless requested.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please do not bring unregistered guests to projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>CUSP Project Difficulty Ratings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Easy<\/strong> \u2013 Projects that have minimal physical demand and are easy to access by vehicle and walking short distances less than \u00bd mile. These types of projects can include raking and seeding native grasses, weed control and plantings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Moderate<\/strong> \u2013 Projects that require greater physical activity, such as lifting, carrying and digging. Access by vehicle and distance to project site may require over \u00bd mile of walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Strenuous<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Projects that have difficult access to worksites and require physically demanding activities. Often can include longer hikes into worksite while carrying tools and personal necessities. These sites are often on significant slopes and often include fire restoration work and or rock work on trails. Advanced skills are always appreciated for these project types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We want you to get the\u00a0most out of your volunteer experience in Colorado. Here are some tips to get acclimated so you can focus on having fun and lending CUSP a much needed hand!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Take it Easy<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It&#8217;s understandable that you&#8217;re eager to hit the ground running, but take it slowly. Over-exerting yourself will only make it harder to adjust to the elevation. Try a low-impact activity on your first day, such as walking around wherever you are staying. \u00a0Sleeping overnight in Colorado Springs (or your Colorado destination) will acclimate your body to 6320 ft before you make the ascent to a higher elevation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Drink plenty of liquids. High elevations can cause fluid loss, so it&#8217;s important to stay well hydrated. Stick with water or liquids that replace electrolytes. Avoid sugary or caffeinated beverages such as soda-pop. These liquids act as diuretics and can dehydrate you. Drink lots of water! Frequent urinating from consuming so much water is much better than lying in bed with a splitting headache.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Eat Right<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Stop in at local\u00a0restaurants to recharge. A meal high in carbohydrates will improve your body&#8217;s ability to absorb oxygen, and will give you the energy needed to adjust to the elevation. Avoid salty foods &#8211; the sodium will increase your blood pressure, which can exacerbate the symptoms of altitude sickness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Take Your Vitamins<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It&#8217;s been shown that taking iron supplements makes it easier to perform aerobic activities (like skiing) at high elevations. Consult a doctor first, though &#8211; iron is toxic in high doses. Taking 120 mg of Ginko Biloba in the weeks leading up to your getaway, and maintaining that dosage during your trip can also reduce the time needed to adjust to the altitude.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hold the Beer<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Alcohol and tobacco can impact your body&#8217;s ability to absorb oxygen. Of course, it&#8217;s hard not to indulge yourself when in beautiful Colorado! Swing by one of the local and great micro-breweries and knock-back a cold one once you feel acclimated to the elevation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Get Medicated<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Drugs such as Diamox (Acetazolamide) can reduce the symptoms and duration of altitude sickness. Ideally, Diamox should be taken a few days prior to your trip, but it can also be used on the spot if you start feeling ill. Keep ibuprofen or acetaminophen on hand to prevent headaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If All Else Fails<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> If you&#8217;re feeling ill, descend to a lower elevation. Sometimes the best remedy is simply time. While no one wants to lose out on a day&#8217;s fun, you&#8217;ll feel even worse if your whole trip is wrecked due to prolonged illness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please Bring: CUSP 2015 Release Form\u00a0(needed for each volunteer) VOLUNTEER LISTING 2015\u00a0 (one for your group) Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers) Sunscreen Sun glasses or safety glasses Work gloves\u00a0 Work boots with ankle support Long pants are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/?page_id=559\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-559","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=559"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1631,"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/559\/revisions\/1631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/volunteer.cusp.ws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}