Monthly Archives: January 2008

Medications

Posted on January 21, 2008 by joanie7

A specific list of current medicines that you take, both prescription and non prescription can prove invaluable in case of an emergency or helpful for a routine Dr. visit while you are away from home.  List your prescription medicines first, … Continue reading →

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Tip on new contacts

Posted on January 18, 2008 by joanie7

Buy a pocket sized personal address book just for this volunteer job.  You will be meeting many new people and before long will be collecting multiple names and telephone numbers as well as e-mail addresses. Having one book just for … Continue reading →

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Documents

Posted on January 17, 2008 by joanie7

You should have certain legal documents with you while you are away from home working at your National Park or other volunteer job.  The most important of these is your official valid form of identification.  This would be in the … Continue reading →

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Safety

Posted on January 7, 2008 by joanie7

You want to stay safe and the park wants you to stay safe.  Most parks have a policy of JUST SAY NO.  If at anytime you feel the situation is unsafe or you are being asked to do something that … Continue reading →

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The First Aid Kit

Posted on January 5, 2008 by joanie7

You should always travel with one customized for you.  First pack into the kit your personal medications and copies of your prescriptions (including eyeglasses) include over the counter pain reliever (tylenol, advil, aspirin) antacid (pepcid, alka seltzer) anti-diarrheal (pepto bismol, … Continue reading →

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