Bellevue Naturalist Program Application

A training for the Bellevue Naturalist Program is hosted annually during the winter/spring season. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM. Training is a mix of weekday evening Zoom classes and in-person (mostly Saturday) field trips. Attendance is mandatory, with two absences excused. Once training is complete, you must give 100 hours of volunteer service before becoming a Bellevue Naturalist.

Please complete this form to apply to the Bellevue Naturalist Program. Once you complete the form, click the Submit button at the bottom.

For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable accommodation requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-4195 (voice) or email Parks_Stewardship@BellevueWA.gov. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact City of Bellevue ADA/Title VI Administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice) or email ADATitleVI@BellevueWA.gov. If you are deaf or hard of hearing dial 711. All meetings are wheelchair accessible.

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City of Bellevue residents are prioritized during the selection process, though residents of other cities will be considered if space allows. Do you reside within the city limits of Bellevue, Washington?

Yes

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What interests you about this program, and what do you hope to take from the experience?

Briefly describe past or current volunteer experiences, including approximately how long you volunteered for each organization.

Briefly describe any specialized training/education that you’ve received relating to the natural resource field or environmental conservation.

Briefly describe any current or past professional experience relating to the natural resource field or environmental conservation.

How did you learn about this program?

I understand that attendance is mandatory at trainings, with up to two absences excused. Within two years of finishing training, I will complete and report at least 100 hours of approved volunteer service. By selecting this checkbox, I understand and agree to the volunteer terms.

Bellevue Naturalist Program volunteers assist with habitat enhancement projects, citizen science, environmental education, and special events. Many of these volunteer opportunities occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. By selecting this checkbox, I am indicating this will work with my schedule.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
In consideration of myself and/or my child(ren) being allowed to use City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services facilities and/or participate in the City-sponsored activity(ies) identified herein, I ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS, INCLUDING RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, associated with my or my child(ren)’s use of said facilities and/or participation in said activities. I further agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, assigns, and personal representatives, to waive and RELEASE any and all rights and claims for damages, including attorney fees, I now, or may hereafter have, whether known or unknown, against the City of Bellevue and its officials, employees, and agents for any injuries suffered by me or my child(ren) in connection with the use of City facilities or participation in the City-sponsored activity(ies) identified herein. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this WAIVER OF LIABILITY and fully understand that I am waiving any right that I may have to bring a legal action or to assert a claim against the City of Bellevue in connection with the use of City facilities or participation in the City-sponsored activity stated below.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: I give my permission to have photos and/or video and audio recordings taken of me or my child(ren) during City of Bellevue activities and authorize the City of Bellevue to copyright, use, and publish the same. I understand I am waiving any right of privacy, compensation, copyright or other ownership right connected to the photo or recording. If you do not give permission to have photos and/or video and audio taken of you or your child(ren), please contact the main office at 425-452-6885 or Parksweb@bellevuewa.gov.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO COVID-19 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is very contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. The City of Bellevue has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the City cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, using City facilities and/or participating in City programs and activities could increase you and your child(ren)s risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK THAT I OR MY CHILD(REN) MAY BE EXPOSED TO OR INFECTED BY COVID-19 by using the City facility and/or participating in the City programs or activities identified herein AND THAT SUCH EXPOSURE OR INFECTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, PERMANENT DISABILITY, AND DEATH. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the facility or in the programs or activities identified herein may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, City employees, volunteers, and participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself or my child(ren) (including but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I, or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my or my child(ren)s attendance at the facility or participation in the program or activities. I further agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, assigns, and personal representatives, to WAIVE AND RELEASE any and all rights and claims for damages, including attorney fees, I now, or may hereafter have, whether known or unknown, against the City of Bellevue and its officials, employees, and agents for any injuries suffered by me or my child(ren) in connection with the use of City facility or participation in the City programs and activities identified herein. I understand that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the City, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the City program or activity.

IN ADDITION, I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL COVID-19 SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE FACILITY OR PROGRAM/ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HEREIN.

I acknowledge that I have carefully read this WAIVER OF LIABILITY / RELEASE / ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO COVID-19 and fully understand that I am waiving any right that I may now or hereafter have to bring a legal action to assert any claim against the City of Bellevue in connection with my or my child(ren)’s participation in this activity.

By selecting this checkbox, I agree to the Volunteer Waiver and Liability Release.