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Discovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast 2013

Teen Team


DEAR EARThwATChER,welcome to Discovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast! Thank you for choosing our research project; we will work hard, but I’m sure you won’t regret it.

During your stay, you will be part of a scientific team focused on the excavation, study, and conservation of Populonia, one of the most important Etruscan cities and the only one overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. You will work side by side with experienced archaeologists; you will discover the Etruscan civilization through the magnificent ruins that they left us and you will help interpret the ancient structures that still have a lot to say.

All of us, research staff and volunteers alike, will be living in a comfortable house (do not expect a mansion; it is

an archaeological dig!) in the quiet area of Populonia Stazione. By sharing every experience with us and living a researcher’s life, you will come to understand the motivations that inspire our work, appreciate the significance of archaeological discovery, and learn about the importance of protecting local cultural heritage.

The Val di Cornia is a unique area, as it has an extremely high density of Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval artifacts. Populonia is a glamorous tourist destination but still maintains a genuine Tuscan tradition that makes you feel like a pioneer.

To learn more about this project, please take the time to read this expedition briefing, and then, welcome on board!

~ Carolina Megale and the Archeodig Project Team

1Discovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast 2013

Table of ContentsGeneral Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

The Research � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

Your Destination � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8

Daily Life in the Field � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Accommodations and Food � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12

Travel Planning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Travel Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15

Project Conditions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17

Safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19

Project Staff � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21

Recommended Reading � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22

Participant Rights and Responsibilities � � � � � 23

Communications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27

Message from Earthwatch � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28

Images © Earthwatch, Claire McCarrol, Archeodig, Lucy Bruzzone, Oxpaxir, Rowena Millard, Sarah Morris


General InformationDiscovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast

ExPEDITIOn DATES

Teen Team 4*: July 6 – July 13, 2013

*Earthwatch Teen Teams are open to 15- to 18-year-olds (18-year-olds may participate if they finished their last year of high school in the previous school year). 15-, 16-, and 17-year-olds may also participate on standard teams if accompanied by a parent or guardian. See Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age (pg. 17) for traveling advice for minors.

Earthwatch Scientists: Dr. Andrea Camilli, Dr. Carolina Megale

Research Site: Populonia, Italy (about two hours from Florence and one hour from Pisa)

Rendezvous and departure information is available in the print version of the briefing only.


TO DO IMMEDIATELY Make sure you understand and agree to

Earthwatch policies and participant responsibilities (see pg. 24).

90 DAYS PRIOR TO ExPEDITIOn Complete and return your volunteer forms� Below are the specific forms required for this expedition:

Earthwatch Participation Form for Teens

Travel Form

European volunteers can download forms on: www.earthwatch.org/europe/volunteerforms

U.S./north American volunteers can download forms at: www.earthwatch.org/volunteerforms

Australian volunteers can download forms on: www.earthwatch.org/australia/expeditions/volunteer_forms/

Japanese volunteers can download forms on: www.earthwatch.jp/getinvolved/condition/formdownload-i.html

Note: If you have signed up for an expedition within 90 days of the start date, you must return your fully completed volunteer forms as soon as possible.

Pay any outstanding balance for your expedition.

Book travel arrangements (see the Travel Planning section, pg. 14, for details).

If you plan to purchase additional travel insurance, note that some policies require purchase when your expedition is booked (see the Insurance section, pg. 20, for more information).

If traveling internationally, make sure your passport is current and obtain a visa for your destination country, if necessary (see the Passports and Visas section, pg. 17, for more details).

Make sure you have all the necessary vaccinations for your project site (see the health Information section, pg. 20).

Bring your level of fitness up to the standards required (see the Project Conditions section, pg. 18).

60 DAYS PRIOR TO ExPEDITIOn Review the Expedition Packing Checklist (pg. 4)

to make sure you have all the clothing, personal supplies, and equipment needed.

Residents of the EU: Apply for a European health Insurance Card (EhIC) (see the Insurance section, pg. 20)

30 DAYS PRIOR TO ExPEDITIOn Leave the Earthwatch 24-hour helpline number

with a friend or relative (see the inside back cover).

Leave copies of your passport, visa, and airline tickets with a friend or relative.

Confirm your travel arrangements.

TRIP PLAnnER

Read this expedition briefing thoroughly. It provides the most accurate information available at the time of your Earthwatch scientist’s project planning, and will likely answer any questions you have about the project. however, please also keep in mind that research requires improvisation, and you may need to be flexible. Research plans evolve in response to new findings, as well as to unpredictable factors such as weather, equipment failure, and travel challenges. To enjoy your expedition to the fullest, remember to expect the unexpected, be tolerant of repetitive tasks, and try to find humor in difficult situations. If there are any major changes in the research plan or field logistics, Earthwatch will make every effort to keep you well informed before you go into the field.


REqUIRED ITEMS

GEnERAL This expedition briefing

Photocopies of your passport, flight itinerary, and credit cards in case the originals are lost or stolen; the copies should be packed separately from the original documents

Passport and/or visa (if necessary)

Certification of vaccination (if necessary)

EhIC Card, if traveling from another European country

Documentation for travel by minors (if necessary) (see Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age in the Travel Tips section, pg. 17)

CLOThInG/FOOTwEAR FOR FIELDwORk Earthwatch T-shirt

Lightweight, quick drying, long-sleeved shirts

Full-length pants/trousers (you can wear short sleeved and sleeveless tops, but they don’t offer as

effective sun or insect protection)

Steel-capped shoes or boots (required by Italian law to work on archaeological digs; you can also rent boots for approximately 10 euros at the site, but all sizes may not be available)

Gardening gloves

Long socks

Rain jacket

Bandana

Sun hat

CLOThInG/FOOTwEAR FOR LEISURE At least one set of clothing to keep clean for end of

expedition

Shorts, T-shirts

Sandals or flip-flops

FIELD SUPPLIES Small daypack

Insect repellent spray

ExPEDITIOn PACkInG ChECkLIST


Two one-liter water bottles

BEDDInG AnD BAThInG Please note: Blankets, pillows and towels will be provided by the project.

PERSOnAL SUPPLIES Personal toiletries (biodegradable soaps and

shampoos are encouraged)

Antibacterial wipes or lotion (good for cleaning hands while in the field)

Personal first-aid kit (e.g., anti-diarrhea pills, antibiotics, antiseptic, itch-relief, pain reliever, bandages, blister covers, etc.) and personal medications

Sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 or higher

MISCELLAnEOUS Spending money

OPTIOnAL ITEMS knee pads for fieldwork

Protective safety glasses for fieldwork

Swimsuit

Beach towel

Camera, film or memory card(s), extra camera battery

Drybag or plastic sealable bags (good for protecting equipment like cameras from dust, humidity, and water)

Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries and extra bulb

USB drive for sharing digital photographs at the end of the expedition

Travel guide

Books, games, journal, art supplies, etc. for recreational/rest time and travel

Four-inch pointed trowel (packed in checked luggage)

Earplugs

Umbrella (for shade as well as rain)

walking poles or walking stick

Note: Required and optional items lists are accurate to the best of Earthwatch’s knowledge at the time of publication.


ThE STORYPopulonia is one of the most important active archaeological sites in Italy. From 900 BCE to 100 CE, it served as the center of iron smelting and trade in the Mediterranean. Iron was the city’s economic base and source of wealth. The transfer of the city from Etruscan to Roman rule (at about 250 or 200 BCE) did not halt its metalworking activities; iron exports supported the Roman expansion in Africa, and the Augustan ruling class (50 BCE to 50 CE) had important economic interests in the area’s industrial production and commerce.

To reconstruct the economic and social history of the city of Populonia, we must understand when and where iron smelting took place; how society in the city formed around iron smelting activities; the trade routes; and the people who lived and worked in the harbor, mines, and iron-smelting industry.

To achieve these goals, our project aims to continue excavating at two sites: the Roman villa on Poggio del Molino (“windmill hill”), and the heart of the lower city of Populonia in the areas called San Cerbone and Casone, where denizens smelted iron and were buried in the land behind the harbor. This part of the city is preserved as part of the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park.

In 2013, due to the stimulating results obtained by the short campaign of excavation conducted in Baratti in May and June of 2012, we will focus our investigation on the Etruscan necropolis of San Cerbone and Casone and the

The ResearchDiscovering Italy’s Ancient Etruscan and Roman Coast

industrial area adjacent to it, which we discovered last year. This means you’ll have the chance to join us at this exciting early phase in our research, where we still have much to uncover.

RESEARCh AIMSThrough our excavations, we aim to fill gaps in our knowledge of the industrial history and coastal economy of the Populonia area from the Etruscan period (beginning in 800 BCE) through the Roman period (beginning at about 250 to 200 BCE) and up to the early Middle Ages (at 600 CE). Our results will help illuminate how the Etruscan and Roman economies operated, and how the Romans exploited the natural resources of the territories they ruled. we still know little about the political, economic, architectural, and religious changes brought by the arrival of Romans in this part of the Etruscan coast.

Our findings can inform educational programming, conservation techniques, and excavation methods, which in turn will help preserve these sites for future generations. Archaeological sites in the bay of Populonia-Baratti face threats from treasure hunters and looters, and we aim to use our findings to show the public the great cultural value of protecting these historic sites. we also provide a rare opportunity for young people to gain professional experience. It is very difficult to enter the field of archaeology in Italy, and by giving local and international students internships and jobs, we can help them enter the


field and continue the research we believe is so important.

Our work at the Etruscan city and necropolis only began last year. we are digging in an area that covers the western part of the necropolis of San Cerbone, one of the most important cemeteries in Populonia. The tombs that are visible now became buried beneath iron slag heaps between the 4th and 1st centuries BCE, when the cemetery was abandoned as a result of growth of the iron ore smelting activities in the territory of Populonia (4th to 3rd centuries BCE). People used machines to excavate the slag at the beginning of the twentieth century, partially destroying many tombs in the process.

The oldest features in this area date back to the 7th century BCE: two circular tumulus (mound) tombs belonging to powerful, very wealthy families in Populonia. During the 6th century BCE, the necropolis kept growing, but no new tumulus tombs were built. new so-called “shrine-shaped tombs,” used by the most important families, imitated the structure of the city’s temples. The cemetery’s sarcophagi, made from slabs of local sandstone called panchina, belong to the same period. Objects found in these graves lead us to conjecture that they were built for members of Populonia’s middle class.

In spite of the fact that they are smaller than the shrine-shaped tombs, more than one person could be buried in the same sarcophagus.

Of greatest interest is the internal organization of the cemetery: the graves follow at least two roads, which meet in a space that could be identified as a crossroad. The necropolis—the city of the dead—imitates the main features of the cities of the living.

hOw YOU wILL hELPYou will help us reconstruct the area’s complex past as fully as possible. All teams will excavate the lower city of Populonia (the Etruscan necropolis and early Roman building for iron smelting) in the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park.

If weather prevents work outside at any point, you’ll help reconstruct the shapes of excavated objects by trying to rebuild the original from the fragments collected, draw, and record and analyze data. Some teams will get to join a class in experimental archaeology, where you’ll try your hand at creating a tool using prehistoric methods.

The chart below breaks down your tasks in the field:

Objective Specific task Rigor of work (scale of 1 – 10; 10 is most difficult)

Approx� % of total fieldwork time

Archaeological excavation and technical relief

Collecting samples after removing earth from them with specialized tools and taking earth away by wheelbarrow.

9 65%

Drawing of plans, sections, etc. 7 5%Recording and analysis

Cleaning, marking and listing, drawing, and cataloguing mobile artifacts.

6 7.5%

Geological analysis of stone building material.

6 5%

Conservation and restoration

Pottery: reconstruction of shapes, drawing.

6 5%

wall and pavement decoration: drawing, preliminary conservation operations.

6 5%

Cultural dissemination

Demonstration of the archaeological activity on site to the general public.

6 2.5%

Contribution to periodical reports, both in print and on the website.

7 2.5%

Active and passive protection

Temporary protection of site; housing of artifacts; planning of definitive protection of the site.

5 2.5%


The project is located in beautiful Tuscany, a part of Italy famous for its stunning scenery, food, and culture. The research site overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, between the Gulf of Baratti and the Rimigliano nature park, with a splendid view of the Isle of Elba (once a source of iron itself, and where napoleon famously spent some months in exile before escaping). The nearby Val di Cornia has a uniquely high density of Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval artifacts. while many tourists make Populonia and its environs their destination today, the area still maintains genuine Tuscan traditions.

The coastal park of Rimigliano, a strip of luxuriant green landscape where the Mediterranean vegetation is particularly varied, abuts the research sites. You’ll also be near the wooded Montioni Park and the coastal park of Sterpaia, owned by the world wildlife Fund (wwF), which has a rare and highly prized humid forest, typical of the landscape of the ancient coast. Inland, you’ll find low hills covered with typical Mediterranean macchia (low vegetation). The site is also near a wwF reserve called Orti Bottagone, an important habitat for wild birds and amphibians.

Many medieval towns dot the area, including Donoratico, Bolgheri, Suvereto, Sassetta, and Massa Marittima, all famous for their traditional festivals and excellent food (especially game such as wild boar).

ETRUSCAn POPULOnIA: SAn CERBOnE AnD CASOnESan Cerbone and Casone in the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park is famed for its monumental mound tombs. Last year, we became the first team to begin investigating this area with rigorous archaeological methods. You will help uncover the remains of an industrial building used between the 4th and 1st century BCE and, underneath, a portion of the Etruscan necropolis. You can also make the climb to the San quirico Benedictine monastery, which is nestled in the woods near the park, which dates from the 1300s.

Your DestinationAbout Populonia


Accomodations

Project Area


Daily Life in the Field

EARThwATCh RECREATIOnAL TIME POLICYEarthwatch will accompany teen participants from the rendezvous to the end of the expedition.

If there is a recreational day during the expedition, the project staff and/or Teen Team facilitator will supervise a planned team activity or a small choice of supervised recreational activities that have been vetted and comply with Earthwatch standards. You will also have the option of remaining at the project accommodations to rest, provided supervision is possible.

Plans and PoliciesOnce here, you’ll watch presentations and practical demonstrations to prepare for fieldwork. Staff members will be available at all times to clarify anything and help where necessary. You’ll also learn about our research and the methodology (such as the stratigraphic method) through staff talks throughout the expedition, which may happen in free afternoons or in the evenings. On most days, you’ll have time to relax in the early evening, just before dinner. Note: You are welcome to help with meal preparation, and you will be required to assist with setting the table and cleaning up after meals.

Other students and volunteers will also work on the sites, but the Earthwatchers will work in separate groups.

Swimming Policy: There will be opportunities for staff and participants to swim in the sea after the day’s activities. To ensure the teams safety, Earthwatch Swimming Policy will be followed at all times.

• All swim sites will be assessed and approved by the Earthwatch Teen Team facilitator, and teens will receive a pre-swim briefing.

• A certified lifeguard will be present with appropriate rescue equipment and first-aid kit at all times.

• Swimming alone, at night, or nude is not permitted. It is recommended that all participants use the buddy system and it is expected that the team will go swimming as a group.

• Any jumping into the water must be done from a static position; no running or launching into the water and no diving (head-first entry) into the water unless a location is approved for this activity.

• All volunteers swim at their own risk and by their own choosing; no volunteer will be forced to swim.

• The Earthwatch scientist, Teen Team facilitator, or other project staff member may limit or prohibit swimming at any time.


ITInERARY AnD DAILY SChEDULE

weather and research needs can lead to changes in the daily schedule. we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

NOTE: Punctuality is important, as the project has fixed schedules. Please plan to meet the team promptly every morning.

ITInERARYDAY 1: Rendezvous at Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA), Italy. You will meet up with your facilitator(s) and travel, with your team, on the one-hour train ride to Campiglia Marittima Station, via Pisa. From there, you will be picked up by the field staff and driven by minibus or car (depending on team numbers) to your accommodations. There, you will have a welcome/safety briefing, and will spend the evening settling in with the other team members and your facilitator(s).

DAY 2: In the morning you will be given a health and safety briefing, and have a presentation on the stratigraphic method of archaeological excavation before you head off to the site at San Cerbone. After lunch you will have an orientation tour and be instructed in excavation technique.

DAYS 3 to 6: After morning briefings you will continue with excavation, survey, and other research tasks as detailed above.

During this time you may visit the Archaeological Park at Baratti, Ancient Populonia, and/or the Archeominerary Park with the medieval village, and you will spend some time carrying out experimental archaeology with a visiting expert.

DAY 7: Morning work on site, wrap up, tidy up, and farewell party in the evening.

DAY 8: Early morning departure to Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA).

If time allows, or if the weather is inclement and we can’t excavate or work outdoors, there may be the opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum of the Territory of Populonia, in Piombino. The museum traces a route that follows historical development through the lens of the relationships between humans, territory and resources. Iron production in the past and present assumes a particularly important role.

TYPICAL SChEDULE FOR FIELDwORk DAYS:8:00 a.m. Breakfast8:45 a.m. Depart accommodations; ten-minute walk to the research site9:30 a.m. Rendezvous at research site, followed by daily briefing9:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. work on site1:00–2:00 p.m. Lunch2:00–5:00 p.m. work on site5:15 p.m. Return to the accommodations5:30–8:15 p.m. Recreational time; assist with dinner preparation8:00 p.m. Dinner9:00 p.m. Recreational Time11:30 p.m. Lights out

Each evening on return to the accommodation there will be time to relax before eating dinner, although some of you will be rotated in to assist with dinner preparation. During the free time after dinner, you, your teammates, and the facilitators can decide on whether to organize games, entertainment, walk around the local area or simply relax.


You’ll stay in simple but comfortable apartments in the quiet village of Populonia Stazione, about five kilometers (3.2 miles) away from our research sites. we will travel this short distance by car or minibus each day.

The apartments occupy two floors and feature modern furnishings, single beds, hot showers, flush toilets, electricity (with outlets to charge cameras, mobile phones, etc.), and gas heating. The ground floor of each apartment has a small kitchen with an oven, hob (cooktop), and fridge. You will join with your fellow team mates in one apartment to prepare breakfast each morning. Apartments vary in size according to how big the teams are. People will share rooms with others of the same gender and apartments will be split by gender also, facilitators of the opposite gender may share an apartment with the teens but all will have separate rooms. A typical apartment will sleep a total of six: four upstairs in two rooms with two single beds in each, and two in two double sofa beds in the downstairs living area. The staff will make room

Accommodations and Food

assignments. A maximum of six people of will share a shower and a toilet, which are on the second floor of the apartments.

we will provide pillows, a single sheet, pillowcase, towels (one medium and one large), and a blanket.

The on-site laundry facilities cost three euros for each wash, at your own expense. There is no mechanical dryer, only an air-drying rack.

The accommodations have no Internet; however, the Boomerang Café, a few minutes’ walk around the corner from the apartments, offers Internet for three euros per hour (at your own expense). It is open all day. If you wish to call home, a public telephone box is also available, and if you inform the staff at the start of the project they can take you to purchase an international calling card.

In the center of Populonia Stazione, a one minute walk from the apartments, there is a post office, bakery, pizzeria, and two minimarkets.

About Your home in the Field


them from the small supermarket near the apartment.

Below are examples of the foods you might expect in the field. Variety depends on availability. Please be flexible.

Breakfast: Yogurt, fruit, cereals, bread, sweet snacks, biscuits, croissants, tea, coffee, and juice

Lunch: Rice or pasta dishes, and salad with cheese, meat, and tomatoes. Pastries and fruit, water, coffee

Dinner: Varieties of meat, fish, pizza, pasta, with vegetable and salad accompaniments and dessert

Snacks: Biscuits/cookies, fruit

Beverages: water, coffee, tea, juices

SPECIAL DIETARY REqUIREMEnTSPlease alert Earthwatch to any special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian or vegan diets, diabetes, lactose intolerance, nut or other serious food allergies) as soon as possible, and note them in the space provided on your volunteer forms. Accommodating special diets is not guaranteed and can be very difficult due to availability of food, location of field sites, and other local conditions.

FOODYou’ll enjoy delicious Italian cuisine on this expedition. You’ll help yourself to breakfast in the morning from a selection of the foods listed below, which may vary slightly from day to day.

we’ll have lunch each day at the local Boomerang Café. At the archaeological park where we’ll be working, there is a restaurant where you can have your break during the morning. There you can get coffee, water, other beverages, ice cream, croissants, and sandwiches (at your own expense). The evening meal will be prepared by the staff, but you are more than welcome to help out and learn how to cook some delicious Italian recipes. Team members will take turns setting the table and washing up after meals.

There is drinking water available on site and at the accommodations. There will also be juice, tea, and coffee at the accommodations.

Dinner is eaten later in Italy (between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.); there will be biscuits and fruit available to snack on, but if you wish to have more snacks when you return from the field then you will need to bring some or purchase


Travel PlanningRendezvous and Departure Information

The rendezvous and departure information for this project has been removed from this web version of the expedition briefing� It is only available in the printed version of the briefing� Please do not make any travel arrangements to join an expedition without having full and up-to-date travel information from Earthwatch� Full rendezvous details, including places and times are available from Earthwatch upon request prior to registration for an expedition� Please use the “Contact Us” button on the top right-hand corner of the website to get in touch with an Earthwatch representative, who will be very happy to help you�


recreational day entrance fees.

YOUR DESTInATIOn Language: Although the project will be conducted in

Travel TipsLUGGAGELost and delayed luggage: If your luggage goes astray, please have the airline send it to:

Your name c/o Boomerang Café, Viale Etruria, 34, 57025 Populonia Stazione (Piombino, LI) +39 339 7544894 (Carolina’s mobile number).

General considerations: Do not bring more luggage than you can carry and handle on your own. If traveling by air and checking your luggage, we advise you to pack an extra set of field clothing and personal essentials in your carry-on bag in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Many airlines have strict baggage policies. Please check with your airline(s) on baggage weight limits, liquid restrictions, fees for checked baggage, etc.

Transferring luggage: If you will be taking an international flight that has one or more connections within the country of your destination, you must collect any checked bags at the airport where you first arrive in the destination country. After proceeding through customs, you will have to recheck your luggage before flying on to your final destination.

MOnEY MATTERSLocal currency: Euros. See www�xe�com/ucc for currency information and exchange rates. A value-added tax (VAT), or IVA, as it is known in Italy, is included in listed sales prices. This tax is usually about 19%.

Personal funds: You will need additional funds if you wish to buy soft drinks, lunch at the airport on arrival, additional snacks, use the laundry service, use the Internet, or call home. A recommended daily allowance would be 10 to 15 euros. Additionally, you’ll need 40 euros for the

English, English is not the first language of any of the staff members. Therefore, please be patient and understand that misinterpretations may happen. Staff members will strive to give clear and simple instructions to follow.

Cultural considerations: Volunteers should dress conservatively when visiting religious buildings and smaller communities. It is not customary to tip staff in restaurants in Italy.

Electricity: 220 volts, 50 hz, standard European plug. For additional information, see www�kropla�com/electric2�htm.

Time zone: GMT + 1hr (Daylight saving +1m hour). For time worldwide with GMT/UTC, see www�worldtimeserver�com.

Telephone dialing codes: when calling Italy from another country, dial the country’s international dialing code, followed by (39) and the number. when calling another country from Italy, dial (00), followed by the other country’s country code and the number.

Note: You should check with your cell phone provider to obtain any carrier-specific dialing codes you may need; many providers have dialing procedures that may differ in whole or in part from these directions. For more information, see www�kropla�com/dialcode�htm.

Suggestions for the Road


wILL YOU nEED A PASSPORT? Most volunteers traveling from outside Italy will require a passport valid for at least six months beyond the dates of travel.

wILL YOU nEED A VISA?Citizens of the U.S., EU, Australia, Canada, and Japan DO NOT need tourist visas for entry. Citizens of other countries should check with their travel agent or a visa agency for specific visa and entry requirements.

Information for Volunteers Requiring Visas OnLYType of visa to get: TOURIST

The purpose of your visit is for vacation, holiday or travel. Immigration officials do not always understand the concept of a “working vacation” or “volunteering.” words such as “working,” “volunteering,” “research,” or “scientific expedition” can raise questions concerning the country’s foreign labor laws and about official scientific research permits and credentials, etc., to which volunteers will not be equipped to respond on their own. All required research permits for the project are in place and have been approved by the proper authorities.

Where to get a Visa: Contact the nearest Italian embassy or consulate to find out how to apply. Please note that this process can take weeks or even months. we strongly recommend using a visa agency, which can both expedite and simplify the process.

Suggested Agencies In the U�S�: Travisa; 212-613-2223; www�travisa�com

In Europe: CIBT, Inc. (Uk); info@uk�cibt�com; www�uk�cibt�com

In Australia: Ask your travel agency if it can send your visa application on your behalf.

Required information: You will need to send your passport (valid for at least six months beyond your

stay), a visa application and immigration form, two to four passport-size photos, and payment to the embassy or visa agency (if applicable). Please be sure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your stay.

Contact information: You may be required to list the following contact information on your visa application and immigration form:

Carolina MegaleVia della Pieve, 6, 57127 Livorno +39 0586 959672; +39 339 7544894

Cost of a visa: Generally between US$40 and $100, but varies from country to country and can cost up to US$180. A visa agency will charge an additional fee.

VOLUnTEERS UnDER 18 YEARS OF AGE In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have procedures at entry and exit points to protect minors. Thus, if a minor will be traveling with only one guardian or alone, he or she may need a notarized letter from all legal guardians stating that the minor may travel unaccompanied or in the presence of a single guardian. If necessary, this letter must give an explanation for why only one parent or someone other than a parent is signing the letter. For example, if one parent is deceased, only one parent has legal guardianship, or someone other than the parents are legal guardians, the letter should state that. Airlines may also have documentation requirements for unaccompanied minors, e.g. a birth certificate or a notarized letter like the one described above.

Important: Requirements of specific countries and airlines vary and change frequently. You must keep informed of the requirements on your own to avoid problems at immigration. If the minor is refused entry into a country or onto a flight because of lack of documentation, there is nothing Earthwatch can do to help.

PASSPORTS AnD VISAS


Project ConditionsThe Field EnvironmentGEnERAL COnDITIOnSThe information that follows is as accurate as possible, but please keep in mind that conditions may change.

At San Cerbone the ground is flat and open; shade will be provided. It will likely be dry for most of the time, but if it does rain the ground can become very slippery.

At the archaeological park, you may want to walk the long, very steep paths through the woods to the Benedictine monastery of San quirico.

Spring and Fall Conditions

Humidity: 65% to 80%

Temperature range: 57°F/14°C to 82°F/28°C

Rainfall: 60–90 millimeters/2–3.5 inches per month

ELIGIBILITY REqUIREMEnTS All participants must be able, independently or with the assistance of a companion, to:

Follow verbal and/or visual instructions.

Enjoy being outdoors all day; maintain a good team attitude in all types of weather and in the potential presence of insects.

Tolerate temperatures between 14 and 28°C (57 and 82°F), and often hot and humid conditions: shade is provided, but the sun and humidity cannot be avoided entirely.

Get low enough to the ground to comfortably carry out excavation activities.

Regularly get oneself up and down from the ground during excavation tasks for up to two hours a day, which can potentially cause strain on the back and knees. There will be the opportunity to work from chairs if required during pottery lab activities.

Traverse over rough, uneven terrain (often wet and slippery), low-lying walls, and steep slopes with no hand rails while on the excavation sites

Tolerate sometimes dusty conditions while working, which, combined with a breeze, can sometimes be uncomfortable for contact lens wearers. wearing glasses may be more comfortable.

Traverse over uneven and often steep terrain for periods of up to three hours if partaking in optional recreational walking trips to see surrounding areas.

Get oneself up into and down out of a vehicle and ride, seated with seatbelt fastened, for periods of approximately two hours.

Note: Excavation requires constant hard work, and participants may find this very strenuous. we strongly recommended that you undertake some training (walking, carrying, bending) to strengthen your level of fitness before joining the project.


POTEnTIAL hAZARDS

hazard Type Associated Risks and Precautions

Transportation As in any country, transport is a risk. All minibuses and cars will be fitted with seatbelts, and all passengers must wear them whenever the vehicle is in motion. Only experienced drivers will drive vehicles. Each vehicle will contain a first-aid kit and a cell phone for communication. Participants may not drive during the project.

walking/Terrain The terrain may be rough and can become very slippery when wet. Appropriate footwear, with good traction and steel-capped toes (required by the Italian government) must be worn. Do not run on site and be aware of where you walk. walkways must remain clear; do not leave tools, equipment, or personal bags in places that could create a hazard for others. You may not park wheelbarrows or walk close to or sit on the edge of the work pits. Metal grid pegs with orange caps mark areas on the site where you may not walk. During site planning, we stretch red and white string between the grid pegs at approximately three to six inches (eight to 15 centimeters) above the ground, which creates a trip hazard you should be cautious of. You will not be permitted on site without staff.

Strains and sprains wear sturdy footwear, long socks, and trousers on site. Also, pay attention to your own abilities and work within your limits. You may want to use gloves and kneeling pads. we will instruct you to not overfill buckets and wheelbarrows and on the correct procedures for lifting heavy objects. Ask for assistance when moving large items. when lifting rocks or stone blocks, take care not to trap your fingers. If you’re working underground at the site, we will instruct you to wear a helmet.

Scratches from vegetation

Again, watch where you walk and wear long-sleeved tops, long pants, and gloves to avoid scratches. You must have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.

Eye irritation/infection Excavation work will stir up dust and grit, which can cause infection or discomfort to eyes. Although normal eyewear provides some protection, safety glasses will be available, and instruction will be given regarding keeping eyes safe.

Injury from tools Volunteers will be instructed in the correct use and safe storage of the tools. Staff will supervise use of tools, and volunteers must listen carefully to instructions.

Damage to excavation site

we will demonstrate correct excavation methodology and remind you not to walk, sit, or leave belongings on the ancient walls and artifacts, which could cause long-term damage. Always listen carefully to instructions.

heatstroke, sunburn, dehydration

Please wear high-SPF sunscreen, a sun hat, and lightweight, long-sleeved clothing, and rehydrate regularly with water, which is freely available on site. Some shade will be available on site.

hay fever Plants at the sites may cause hay fever in those who are susceptible to it. Bring any appropriate medication and tissues to the field.

Mosquito bites There are many mosquitoes near the site and accommodations, and they present the risk of disease. Use mosquito repellent and wear long pants and sleeves, especially in evenings, to avoid bites.

wildlife Do not approach harmful animals; let field staff remove them safely. Although vipers are rarely seen, do not go off paths into the surrounding woods. Because of spiders and scorpions, take care when moving stones, choosing a place to sit on the ground, and putting on shoes. Some hairy caterpillars on the surrounding pine trees may cause a rash.

Fire/carbon monoxide poisoning

The accommodations have gas cookers and heating. They must always be switched off after use. Accommodations have regular safety checks per Iocal requirements. The team will get a fire safety briefing on arrival.

Swimming we will brief you on the risks of swimming in the sea, and only confident swimmers should enter the water. You may not swim in bad weather. Staff will assess and approve all swimming sites daily. Swimming alone is not permitted, and you must always follow the teen swimming policy (pg. 10).

Mp3 players/headphones

You must not use headphones while on site because of the need to be able to hear warnings or instructions communicated during excavation.

Theft Petty crime is common in cities. Always keep your wallet, purse, valuables, passport, and other travel documentation in a secure place while passing through stations and the airport. There is a small risk of petty theft on site, as members of the public occasionally pass through, so we will ask you to store your bags in a safe place. keep valuables locked up or in your possession at all times. The accommodations will be locked when we leave for the day.


health InformationROUTInE IMMUnIZATIOnSAll volunteers should have the following up-to-date immunizations: DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and varicella (if you have not already had chicken pox). Please be sure your tetanus shot is current.

post-exposure medical attention and treatment, but it does provide additional protection against the disease in event of a delay in treatment. In addition, bites or scratches should be immediately and thoroughly washed with soap, clean water, and a topical povidone-iodine solution or ethanol.

EMERGEnCIES In ThE FIELD There is a large, well-equipped hospital approximately 20 minutes away from the site. In the event of an emergency, we would transport the injured party to the hospital in a project vehicle or by ambulance. There is a place to land a helicopter near the site, and there is a helipad at the hospital. Minor injuries will be treated with on site with basic first aid.

If you need to leave the project early for a personal emergency, we will take you to the train station, where you can catch the train to Pisa. Volunteers can leave early OnLY in cases of emergency and must sign a release statement before departure.

Physician, nurse, or EMT on staff: Project staff members are not medical professionals.

Staff certified in safety training: CPR: Carolina Megale and Facilitators

First Aid: Carolina Megale and Facilitators

Wilderness First Responder: Carolina Megale

nearest hospital:Piombino hospital hospital Villa Marina Viale Forlanini, 24 57025 Piombino

Tel. +39 (0)565 67111

InSURAnCE MedEvac assistance, advice, and insurance are included in the contribution you pay to Earthwatch. The insurance covers your travel medical risks, including medical expenses and emergency medical evacuation, while you are traveling. It also provides trip cancellation insurance and baggage and personal money insurance. It doesn’t provide personal liability insurance. This coverage is valid in the country of your Earthwatch expedition and during travel to and from your expedition. (Note: For U.S. volunteers, the coverage is valid only when the expedition is over 100 miles from your place of residence.

Safety

Medical decisions are the responsibility of each volunteer and his or her doctor, and the following are recommendations only� Earthwatch can only provide details regarding suggested vaccinations, and we are not a medical organization�

PROJECT VACCInATIOnS

REQUIRED: If traveling from countries or region where yellow fever is endemic, you must have a certificate of vaccination.

RECOMMENDED FOR HEALTH REASONS: Rabies

ADVICE REGARDInG DISEASESTraveler’s diarrhea affects many international travelers. west nile virus may also be present. Please see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www�cdc�gov) or the world health Organization (www�who�int/) websites for more information on these conditions and how to avoid them.

You can decrease your risk of these diseases by avoiding mosquito bites, practicing good hygiene, and drinking only bottled or filtered water when appropriate.

A few notes on vaccinations and treatment:

• Rabies: You may want to discuss the rabies vaccine for this expedition given the prevalence of loose and stray dogs. The rabies pre-exposure vaccination consists of three doses over a 28-day period. Please be sure to consult your physician or travel health clinic well before your expedition to ensure that you have time for the full vaccination series. If you have previously been vaccinated, a booster shot may be required.

whether you have been vaccinated or not, always avoid loose and stray dogs. The pre-exposure vaccination does not eliminate the need for


For Australia volunteers, the coverage is limited if the expedition is less than 50 kilometers from your place of residence).

This insurance policy is secondary to your existing health insurance policy (e.g., nhS in the U.k., Medicare in Australia).

Because of different governing laws in each country, policies are specific to each regional Earthwatch office. Please check with your sign up office about your insurance coverage.

If you signed up through Earthwatch U�K� or Earthwatch Japan, visit: www�earthwatch�org/europe/insuranceinfo.

If you signed up through Earthwatch U�S�, visit: www�earthwatch�org/insurance.

If you signed up through the U�K�, U�S�, or Japan: If you have additional vacation time before and/or after your Earthwatch expedition that forms part of your overall time away from your place of residence, this additional vacation

time is not covered under this policy.

If you signed up through Earthwatch Australia, visit: www�earthwatch�org/australia/expeditions/insurance/ or contact Earthwatch Australia.

Please refer any queries regarding Earthwatch’s policy to Earthwatch’s Operations Department at 978-450-1222 or insurance@earthwatch�org.

EMERGEnCY MEDICAL AnD EVACUATIOn ASSISTAnCE Emergency medical and evacuation assistance from CEGA Medical, a 24-hour international service, is also included in your contribution. Please see the contact information in the Medical and Security Assistance helpline numbers section on the inside back cover.

You can also contact CEGA for non-emergency information from CEGA, such as advice on visas and vaccine requirements, before you travel.


Project StaffYour Resources in the Field

Earthwatch scientist Dr� Carolina Megale, the project director of Archeodig, specializes in stamps on Roman pottery and brick, and has a Ph.D. in history and civilization of the ancient world from the University of Florence. She teaches archaeology and art of ancient Italy at the International Studies Institute at Palazzo Rucellai, a study-abroad program in Florence. Dr. Megale has also edited an archaeology manual called Fare l’Archeologo per Passion e per Mestiere for high school and university students and volunteers—the first for this audience published in Italy. She loves cooking Italian and international dishes. Most of all, she loves traveling. Present on Teen Team.

Dr� Giandomenico De Tommaso is the project scientific director. he focuses on Roman manufactured goods, particularly glass. he has a Ph.D. in archaeology from the University of Pisa and teaches Greek and Roman archaeology at the University of Florence. In the 1980s, he started the excavation of the villa of Poggio del Molino and published the first report on the site. he loves cinema, theatre, classical music, and particularly art history. Will visit once per team.

Dr� Stefano Genovesi, a field archaeologist, will coordinate fieldwork, students, and volunteers, and will lecture on archaeological stratigraphy and Etruscan and Roman pottery. he earned his Ph.D. at the University of Pisa and has studied the Roman economy and the role of amphorae in the Roman world, particularly in Italy. Present on all teams�

Daniele Ansaldi, also a field archaeologist, studied archaeological methodology at the University of Pisa and has worked on many excavations, mostly in Tuscany. he manages the photographic documentation of the project, and loves history, art, and good food. Daniele will likely help out with teams with large numbers of volunteers.

Field archaeologist Clara Corona completed her degree in classical archaeology at the University of Pisa with a thesis on Punic amphorae from Populonia. She worked on the archaeological excavation on the Acropolis of Populonia, and is currently

completing a graduate degree in Roman archaeology. Clara has also worked as a journalist since 2004, mainly focusing on culture. She loves reading, listening to music, and playing guitar. Present on all teams.

Carlo Baione, a field archaeologist, completed a master’s degree in archaeology and the methodology of historical and archaeological research at the University of Roma Tre with a thesis focusing on a monumental tomb in Rome. he has worked on archaeological excavations of the Acropolis of Populonia, Ceasar’s Forum, and the new Market of Testaccio in Rome. he is currently involved in a workshop concerning Via Appia and the reconstruction of ancient landscapes. he loves beer and the food of Calabria, but most of all he loves the Roma football team. Present on all teams.

An Earthwatch Teen Team facilitator will also accompany your team from the time you step off the plane for the rendezvous until the end of the expedition. If you have any questions or problems, such as issues with another volunteer, homesickness, or an emergency back home, please talk to your facilitator. Follow your facilitator’s advice on safety and personal conduct. All facilitators have experience teaching and leading groups of teenagers. Remember, your facilitator is there for you. (Teen: Facilitator ratio is approx� 6:1)

Please note: Staff schedules are always subject to change.

Project staff members, clockwise from back left: Carlo Baione, Daniele Ansaldi, Stefano Genovesi, Carolina Megale, Clara Corona


Recommended ReadingYour Resources at home

RESOURCES

BOOkS ABOUT METhODOLOGY • Greene, kevin. Archaeology: An Introduction.

London: Routledge, 2010.

• Renfrew, C. and P. Bahn. Archaeology: Theories, Methods, Practice. London: Thames & hudson, 2006.

• Megale, Carolina. Fare l’Archeologo per Passione e per Mestiere. Livorno: Books & Company, 2009.

• Bonfante, Larissa. Etruscan Life and Afterlife: A handbook of Etruscan Studies. 1986. (preview at http://bit�ly/WVO7cz).

• Thomson De Grummond, nancy and Erika Simon. The religion of the Etruscans. 2006. (preview at http://bit�ly/W6ue5B).

FIELD GUIDES • Archaeological Guide to the Province of Livorno and

the Tuscan Archipelago. Florence: nardini Editore, 2003.

• Semplici, Andrea. Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park. Florence: Fotolito Toscana, 2008. note: This guide is only available on site; Carolina has a copy.

FILMS • Scott, Ridley. Gladiator. Paramount Productions,

2000.

• Mckidd, k. Rome. Produced by hBO, 2005.

• http://vimeo�com/56556054: Between minutes 15 and 20 of this documentary on archaeology, you’ll see footage of the project site and of Carolina discussing it.

wEBSITE • Information relating to the recreational day destination

of Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park: www�parchivaldicornia�it/parco�php?codex=park-gen

PROJECT FIELD REPORT Each Earthwatch-supported project submits a report on past research and results. The most recent field report for this project is available online at www�earthwatch�org/europe/exped/camilli_research�html. note that reports are not available for all projects.

EARThwATCh’S VOLUnTEER RESOURCESPlease see Earthwatch’s Volunteer Resources pages for additional information on:

• Travel agencies with whom Earthwatch volunteers can get preferential rates

• Recommended kit and clothing providers

• Recommended travel booksellers

Volunteers who sign up through our U.S. office, visit: www�earthwatch�org/volunteerresources

Volunteers who sign up through our U.k. office, visit: www�earthwatch�org/europe/volunteerresources

Social media: Find Earthwatch on Facebook at www�facebook�com/Earthwatch, follow us on Twitter at @earthwatch_org, and see videos of many Earthwatch expeditions on YouTube at www�youtube�com/earthwatchinstitute. If you’re on Twitter, use the hashtag “#globaltweet” when in the field with Earthwatch to help literally put your work on the map of worldwide volunteering efforts. we also invite you to use the Facebook and TurnTo plug-in features right on our website’s expedition pages to connect with other volunteers and staff.


This document contains important information concerning Earthwatch Institute policies and participant rights and responsibilities for inclusion in an Earthwatch expedition. Please read this document thoroughly and sign the Liability Release section of your Earthwatch Participation Form to indicate that you understand and accept the risks inherent to your expedition and the policies, rights, and responsibilities enumerated in this document. You will not be permitted to participate in an expedition until Earthwatch has received the signed release form.

InTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGhTSIt is permissible to share photos, videos, and stories of your expedition with family, friends, local media, and in a public forum. Sharing your new perspectives and experiences is welcomed and encouraged.

however, please recognize that all information, data, and images shared or gathered in the course of your expedition’s field work become the intellectual property of the Earthwatch scientist. Co-opting or plagiarism of data, images, or information gathered during an expedition for use in a scientific thesis, master’s, or PhD work, or for profit or for the academic or business use of a third party without the permission of the Earthwatch scientist is strictly prohibited. Please be aware that data gathered during the interviewing of local people become the intellectual property of the Earthwatch scientist. Earthwatch scientists have the right to place additional restrictions on your ability to share data or certain research-related images.

Conversely, an Earthwatch scientist may give written permission to use data and images for academic or profitable activity. Please be sure to ask what is acceptable to the Earthwatch scientist.

Fellows or scholarship recipients are sometimes required to submit a written report reflecting what they have learned on a project, sometimes as a step toward developing a curriculum. Earthwatch scientists have the right but not the obligation to review and edit materials involving information gathered on one of their expeditions.

DISCRIMInATIOnEarthwatch does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by applicable

Participant Rights and Responsibilities

law and respects participants’ right to privacy. however, you must be aware that local laws in countries in which Earthwatch operates may not be antidiscriminatory and that the possibility exists that local residents may not have an awareness of preferred practice regarding discrimination.

Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated on Earthwatch teams. Disruptive behavior or verbal, physical, or any other type of abuse or harassment will also not be tolerated. Violation of Earthwatch’s nondiscrimination policy is grounds for expulsion from the program without a refund.

InTIMATE RELATIOnShIPSEarthwatch scientists, their staff, their colleagues, and their associates are prohibited from becoming romantically involved with participants during the entire duration of the period that the team is in the field. Romantic relationships that may otherwise seem permissible may eventually create an unpleasant or unproductive work environment and are therefore prohibited for the duration of an Earthwatch project.

SExUAL hARASSMEnTPlease recognize that the relationship that exists between Earthwatch scientists and staff and participants is analogous to the student-teacher relationship. Therefore, please be aware of the following policies.

Sexual harassment of participants by the Earthwatch scientist or Earthwatch staff is prohibited. Likewise, sexual harassment of other participants, Earthwatch field staff, or local people by participants is also prohibited.

Sexual harassment infringes on an individual’s right to an environment free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtones of conduct either verbal or physical. Sexual harassment does not mean occasional compliments of a socially acceptable nature.

Sexual harassment refers to conduct which is offensive, which harms morale, or which interferes with the effectiveness of Earthwatch expedition teams; such conduct is prohibited. Lewd or vulgar remarks, suggestive comments, displaying derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings, pressure for dates or sexual favors, and


unacceptable physical contact or exposure are examples of what can constitute harassment. no one should be touched in areas that would be covered by a bathing suit. It is important to realize that what may not be offensive to you may be offensive to participants, the local population, or Earthwatch field staff.

Any individual who feels subjected to sexual harassment or has any knowledge of such behavior should report it at once to the Earthwatch scientist, Field Team Leader, or other Earthwatch staff member. The Earthwatch scientist or Field Team Leader will notify Earthwatch when an accusation of sexual harassment or abuse is made or when such conduct is witnessed.

All reports of sexual harassment will be handled with discretion and will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Any participant who is found to have engaged in conduct constituting sexual harassment will be removed from the expedition at his or her own expense. If a minor is involved in allegations of sexual harassment, his or her parents or guardians will be contacted.

DRUGSLaws on drug use in most countries are severe and may impose lengthy prison terms or the death penalty. The manufacture, possession, use, purchase, or sale of illegal drugs or other illegal substances while on an Earthwatch expedition is strictly prohibited. Prescription drugs may only be purchased and used by the individual indicated on the prescription in keeping with their intended use guidelines.

ALCOhOL Local statutes, customs, practices, ordinances, and regulations with regard to the use, possession, sale, or purchase of alcohol are applicable to all participants and project staff on Earthwatch expeditions. Participants and project staff on Earthwatch expeditions must comply with the law of the country in which a project is located regarding the minimum age required to consume alcohol. In addition, restriction on the use, possession, sale, or purchase of alcohol may be set by the Earthwatch scientist. Any restrictions on the consumption of alcohol should be clearly outlined by the project staff in the on-site briefing to participants at the start of the project and in the expedition briefing.

Consumption or possession of alcohol or smoking is not permitted on any Earthwatch Teen Team, regardless of local law.

Excessive consumption of alcohol by staff or participants is not acceptable on any Earthwatch project. Intoxication can jeopardize personal safety, in addition to the safety of the team. It can also cause delay and hinder response in the event of a crisis or emergency situation.

Earthwatch staff and the Earthwatch scientist have the discretion to remove individuals from the project who consume alcohol in a time and manner that endanger the safety and/or productivity of the expedition.

MInORSEarthwatch considers participants less than eighteen (18) years of age to be minors. Minors are not permitted to


participate on any of Earthwatch’s standard teams unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, in which case the minimum age is fifteen (15). Guardians accompanying minors on standard teams must be 21 years of age or over. Minors on standard teams do not receive additional guidance or supervision from Earthwatch beyond what is offered to the adult participants. The total number of minors on standard teams may be limited on a project by project basis; this will be noted in the expedition briefing. A maximum of two minors may accompany each parent or guardian on a standard or Family Team. Earthwatch has developed teams specifically for 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds (“Teen Teams”) as well as teams specifically for families (“Family Teams”) with children as young as 10 years. These teams focus on the same research activities and have the same expectations as our regular teams, but with more facilitation and support. Exceptions for some projects may be made at the discretion of Earthwatch and the Earthwatch scientist. Due to a more in-depth screening process for certain programs that select candidates based on school year rather than age, there may be 18-year-olds fielding on the same team as 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds. Please be aware that some Earthwatch projects do not allow participation by minors in any circumstance.

PARTICIPAnTS AnD DRIVInGParticipants are not allowed to drive project vehicles (including motorcycles or all terrain vehicles) or aircraft

during an expedition. In select circumstances, participants may be able to drive boats under the direct supervision by project staff. These circumstances are predetermined by project staff in collaboration with Earthwatch. Participants must respect the restrictions for boat driving in place for each project.

If a project environment is such that participants can drive their own vehicles to the rendezvous, those who have driven themselves to the project may not drive their own vehicles to, from, or for project activities, including the transport of project equipment after arriving at the site.

Participants who have driven themselves to the project may choose to utilize their own vehicles during recreational time, but project staff will brief them on any driving restrictions. All driving during recreational time is done at your own risk.

Please be advised that the only exception to the above driving restrictions is emergency situations.

Riding in other participants’ vehicles is not covered under the participants’ insurance policy for the expedition. Riding in another participant’s vehicle is done at a participant’s own risk.

In ThE EVEnT OF An EMERGEnCYIn the event of emergencies, judgments must be made by Earthwatch field staff and participants. while Earthwatch makes an effort to ensure that qualified people make the


most informed decisions possible, occasionally first aid may be administered and other immediate steps taken by expedition participants who are not licensed medical providers.

Each Earthwatch expedition has safety protocols and emergency procedures in place. Earthwatch encourages team members (the field staff and participants) to exercise their best judgment with regard to their own safety and the safety of other team members. Other participants may perform “Good Samaritan” actions, or actions taken to assist fellow participants during emergency situations in the field. however, Earthwatch does not encourage or expect you to jeopardize your own safety or that of others in attempting to rescue or assist your fellow team members.

RIGhT OF REFUSALEarthwatch reserves the right to refuse an applicant’s participation in an Earthwatch project at any time and to terminate any work being done by a participant and require the participant to vacate the project site if the Earthwatch scientist, Field Team Leader, or other Earthwatch staff member in his or her absolute discretion considers it appropriate. In this event, the participant (and his or her parents or guardians, if appropriate) will be responsible for arranging and paying for any accommodation, travel, or other arrangements which may be necessary following the termination of a participant’s involvement in a project, for whatever reason, and will not be eligible for a refund.

Earthwatch may not refuse an applicant’s participation in a project for discriminatory reasons (race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law). however, an application may be denied in the interest of team compatibility or due to logistical limitations. Earthwatch will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants

with disabilities, and the organization endeavors to find appropriate expeditions for those participants who have physical limitations. Refusal of an applicant is an unusual event and is generally done either because of an applicant’s failure to meet the essential eligibility requirements of a particular project or in the interest of team compatibility. In the event that an applicant is refused participation for health reasons, Earthwatch will refund in full any deposit or payment made toward the expedition.

Earthwatch scientists have the right to refuse special requests, such as visits by media (film, photography, or print), special groups, or teams (students, donors, etc.), if they conflict with Earthwatch scientist schedules, safety, research objectives, or general performance of the team.

Any participant found in violation of any of the policies described in this document (“Participant Rights and Responsibilities”) is subject to removal from the team at his or her own expense. By signing the Liability Release section of your Earthwatch Participation Form, you are indicating that you have read and understand the policies in this document. Removal of a participant from a team is at the discretion of the Earthwatch scientist, Field Team Leader, or other Earthwatch staff. In addition, Earthwatch will support the right of the Earthwatch scientist, Field Team Leader, or other Earthwatch staff to send a participant away from a project once in the field should his or her behavior compromise the safety, research objectives, or general performance of the team, or if the participant has violated a stated policy. In the event that a minor is dismissed from a project, Earthwatch will contact the participant’s parents or guardians prior to his or her dismissal. Should a participant be removed from a team, he or she is responsible for any and all costs associated with departure from the team and will receive neither refund of the minimum contribution for the expedition nor any expenses incurred by participation on the expedition.

(november 2012)


Communications

EMERGEnCY COMMUnICATIOnS All staff members have mobile phones and reception is available at the site and the accommodations. In the event of an emergency, they will call emergency services.

Earthwatch’s 24-hour helpline in the U�K� is +44 (0) 7900-895-752 (see inside back cover for calling instructions)� You may also call Earthwatch’s 24-hour helpline in the U�S� at +1 (978) 461-0081�

PERSOnAL COMMUnICATIOnS You may use the Internet in the evening, and call home from a payphone if you purchase an international calling card. If you wish to purchase a calling card, please let the staff know when you arrive so they can get one for you. You may use your mobile phone, but not while doing research tasks or during lectures. There is reception at the site and at the accommodations.

Personal communication with outsiders is not always possible while participating in an expedition. Earthwatch

Contact Information

encourages volunteers to minimize outgoing calls and immerse themselves in the experience; likewise, family and friends should restrict calls to urgent messages only. All teen volunteers will be asked to call home at the beginning of the expedition to inform family that they have arrived safely.

VOLUnTEER COnTACT InFOPhone: +39 339 7544894

This number can only be used for parents, relatives, and friends to contact volunteers on site, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Email: Available on site

Address: c/o Carolina Megale (Archeodig/Earthwatch) Via della Pieve, 6 57127 Livorno Italy


Message from Earthwatch

Earthwatch’s 24-hour helplineIf you need help at any time, call Earthwatch’s 24-hour on-call duty officer in the U.k.:

+44 (0) 7900-895-752

If you reach voicemail, state that you have an emergency communication and leave a clear message with the name of the field program, your name, the location from which you are calling, and, if possible, a phone number where you can be reached. An Earthwatch staff person will respond to your call within one hour.

You may also call Earthwatch in the U.S.:

+1 (978) 461-0081

After business hours, leave your message with our live answering service who will contact an Earthwatch staff person who will respond to your call.

Medical and Security Assistance helpline numbers(For assistance while in the field)

when calling any of the helplines, please mention Earthwatch and policy reference number 560020011200.

CEGA Emergency Medical & Travel Assistance:

+44 (0)20 3059 8770

You may call this number collect or reverse charges if necessary in a medical emergency.

henderson Risk Security Assistance and Advice:

+44 (0)20 3059 8772

axisenquiries@hendersonrisk�com

DEAR EARThwATChER, Thank you for joining this expedition! we greatly appreciate your decision to contribute to hands-on environmental science and conservation.

As an Earthwatch volunteer, you have the opportunity to create positive change. And while you’re out in the field working toward that change, we are committed to caring for your safety. Although risk is an inherent part of the environments in which we work, we’ve been providing volunteer field experiences with careful risk management and diligent planning for over 40 years. You’re in good hands.

we hope this expedition will inspire you to get more involved in conservation and sustainable development priorities—not just out in the field, but also when you return home. we encourage you to share your experiences with others, and to transfer your skills and enthusiasm to environmental conservation efforts in your workplace, community, and home.

If you have questions as you prepare for your expedition, contact your Earthwatch office. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your expedition!

Sincerely,

Larry Mason

President and CEO

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