WCSP- Participant Application
Prior to submission of this form, be sure to read the Participation Requirements at:
https://www.wabakimi.org/woodland-caribou-survey-project.html
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
Are you applying with someone else (partner or group?)
Applying as an individual
Applying with one other person
Applying as a group
List trip leader's first/last name (if applying as a group).
Trip member #2 (if confirmed)
Trip member #3 (if confirmed)
Trip member #4 (if confirmed)
Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Yes
No
Within which of the following timeframes are you available to participate? (Canoe trips will not necessarily fall completely within these timeframes, but this will help to match you with other volunteers with the same availablility. Select all possible dates)
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June 29 - July 12, 2026
July 12 - August 2, 2026
August 2 - August 16, 2026
August 16 - August 31, 2026
Please list specify date preferences or restrictions, if applicable.
Within which of the following timeframes are you available to participate?
July 1-15, 2024
July 16-31, 2024
August 2024
Other (click here to bring up text box to enter)
How many days are you willing to dedicate to a survey trip, including accessing your survey location? (For example, 2 days to paddle/train to survey lake from Armstrong area + 5 days of surveys + 2 days to paddle/train back to Armstrong area = 9 day trip)
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7 - 8 days
8 - 10 days
10+ days
Comments
Do you have certified leader training by WCA or NOLS or other certified paddling leadership training?
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Yes
No
Other paddling leadership training
While every volunteer is responsible for ensuring trip preparations are completed, each group will have a team leader to take the lead on communication with the Project Manager, logistics planning and organization, and ensuring all pre and post trip tasks are completed. Are you applying to be, or would you be willing to be the team leader?
Yes, I am applying to be the group leader, or would be willing to take on this role if needed.
No, I am not willing to be the group leader.
If yes, please describe your experience leading a group of peers in this type of situation.
Do you consider yourself physically fit and prepared for a trip in rugged conditions? (Please consider if you are: able to load and unload your canoe, portage a load and carry your equipment, comfortable at campsites with no tables/benches, able to sit/paddle in a canoe for hours each day, able to paddle in windy conditions, able to get in and out of the canoe at rough landings, stepping into water or on slippery rocks, able to bushwhack on rough terrain for several hours each day?)
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No, I am not comfortable with these things
Yes, I am able to do these things
Yes, but I have some restrictions or particular needs that may impact the route I am best suited to (please describe)
Comments
Please assess your level of skill/experience or comfort in the following areas:
Sterning (steering) a canoe:
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Beginner
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2
3
4
Highly Skilled/Experienced
5
1 is Beginner, 5 is Highly Skilled/Experienced
Paddling in the bow (front) of a canoe:
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Beginner
1
2
3
4
Highly Skilled/Experienced
5
1 is Beginner, 5 is Highly Skilled/Experienced
Paddling in adverse/windy conditions:
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Beginner
1
2
3
4
Highly Skilled/Experienced
5
1 is Beginner, 5 is Highly Skilled/Experienced
Comfort with long days (6+ hours) of traveling (paddling/portaging):
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This is not for me
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2
3
4
Bring it on!
5
1 is This is not for me, 5 is Bring it on!
How many wilderness canoe trip experiences have you had?
2 trips
3-5 trips
6-10 trips
11+ trips
How many wilderness canoe trip experiences have you had that were 5 days or more in length?
2 trips
3-5 trips
6-10 trips
11+ trips
Please describe some of your experiences: trip locations, your role (participant/guide/group member), degree of difficulty:
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Do you have moving water/whitewater experience and/or training? Please describe:
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If selected to participate, which of the following types of trips would you prefer? This helps us to pair you with the appropriate survey location (select all that apply).
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Easy: 0-few portages, easy portages, mostly base-camp; known/cleared territory, about 1 week
Moderate: Alternate moving/base camping, varied portage lengths and difficulty, mostly known/cleared territory, some potential for underused campsites, 1 week or more
Challenging: Typically moving each day, varied portage lengths, potential for unknown territory, searching for portage routes and unestablished campsites, 1 week or more
Stay at Outpost Camp: paddle during the day, return to outpost cabin for the night.
Other: Please describe below.
Comments:
Do you hold a current Wilderness First Aid certification?
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Yes
No
No, but I have another type of first aid certification
No, but I will by the time of my trip
List your First Aid certification (ex: type of training, certifying body, expiry date. Leave blank if you have none):
Are you willing/able to cover all costs of the trip? Please note some funds may be available to help offset some travel costs, however this will not cover the trip costs in most cases.
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Yes
No
Do you wish to receive the reimbursement funds available to you, if you are selected to participate and have qualifying travel expenses? (While these limited funds will be available to every volunteer selected to participate, some volunteers have opted not to receive funds in the past, which allows us to allocate those funds to support further volunteer participation.)
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Yes, I would like to receive reimbursement for expenses that qualify for reimbursement (receipts required).
No, I do not wish to receive reimbursement funds.
Which of the following are you willing to do in order to access the survey area (and accept the costs)? Select all that apply.
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Fly in and/or out
Take train in and/or out
Outfitter and/or personal vehicle shuttle to access point
Comments
Are you a member of Friends of Wabakimi in good standing (required; must be valid at time of survey trip)
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Yes
Not yet
In the event that a group needs a member or an individual needs a group, may we share your name & contact email with potential participants?
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Yes
No
Comments
In the event that another group or individual is unable to participate, are you willing/flexible to take the spot (may mean last minute notice)?
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Yes
No
Comments
Do you have experience with caribou stewardship, or with citizen science or scientific research that required data collection & submission?
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Yes
No
Please describe:
Which of the following are you familiar with using? Check all that apply.
Garmin GPS Maps 67i (tracking waypoints, communication)
InReach (communication)
Other
Please describe:
Are you prepared to complete all required training prior to the trip and follow protocol in the field? (Introduction to the Project/Field Protocol, Safety, GPS/InReach, other as needed)
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Yes
No
Will you be prepared to provide the required evidence of search and rescue insurance prior to the trip?
Yes
No
Are you prepared to provide the required evidence of any park permits as required prior to the trip?
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Yes
No
Do you have any additional comments or information you wish to provide?
My signature indicates that my answers above are truthful.
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