Nonprofit
Outings Leader
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Las Vegas, NV
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Varies by the outing for coordination & preparation, day trip + follow-up. Monthly meetings & periodic volunteer gatherings
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Other Requirements:
moderate hiking experience
Description
Responsible for leading safe nature outings for a group of children, teeen or young adults with our community partners
- Complete Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) & co-lead provisional outing prior to becoming a leader
- Organize & manage logistics of outing from start to finish
- Pre-"hike" chosen outing location
- Assign duties to Co-leaders, as necessary (e.g. make lunches)
- Create Safety Management Plan
- Complete Post-Trip Report
- Manage communication with community partnerhosts from pre-trip through post-trip
- Send Trip Release fors 3 to 6 weeks prior to trip outing
- Receive & review Trip Release forms for allergies & completion
- If necessary, attend pre-trip tabling event at participaing community partner
- Maintain Las Vegas ICO equipment (i.e. Sierra Club backpacks, two-way radios, Spot Garmin device)
Responsible for leading safe nature outings for a group of children, teeen or young adults with our community partners
- Complete Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) & co-lead provisional outing prior to becoming a leader
- Organize & manage logistics of outing from start to finish
- Pre-"hike" chosen outing location
- Assign duties to Co-leaders, as necessary (e.g. make lunches)
- Create Safety Management Plan
- Complete Post-Trip Report
- Manage communication with community partnerhosts from pre-trip through post-trip
- Send Trip Release fors 3 to 6 weeks prior to trip outing
- Receive & review Trip Release forms for allergies & completion
- If necessary, attend pre-trip tabling event at participaing community partner
- Maintain Las Vegas ICO equipment (i.e. Sierra Club backpacks, two-way radios, Spot Garmin device)
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in or near Las Vegas, NV
Associated Location
Sierra Club - Southern Nevada Group Office
Las Vegas, NV 89105, USA
How to Apply
After initial interview (phone or in-person). Submit completed Membership packet (application, volunteer agreement, code of ethics). Sierra Club membership.
After initial interview (phone or in-person). Submit completed Membership packet (application, volunteer agreement, code of ethics). Sierra Club membership.
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