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7 people are interested
Volunteers needed to lead outdoor adventures
ORGANIZATION: Seattle ICO
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Seattle ICO is an all-volunteer organization and we are looking for new volunteers who want to both lead outings AND participate in activities that help sustain the organization. Seattle ICO invites interested individuals to carefully review what Seattle ICO expects and needs from its volunteers before applying to become an ICO leader.
What does a Seattle ICO Leader Do?
- Share your love of outdoors while volunteering and giving back to your community.
- Help organize FREE weekend trips for Seattle's youth to go hiking, camping, canoeing, sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, and more.
- Time commitment: Varies, anywhere from a few hours per month to one weekend per month.
INTERESTED? Of course you are!
Contact Alisha at seattleico@yahoo.com
Request a volunteer application from our website, www.SeattleICO.org
Applications are due August 31st
www.seattleico.org
Requirements
-participate in the late-summer new leader training weekend of September 12th and 13th ($45 fee)
-maintain current membership in the Sierra Club (membership rates vary-standard rate is $38)
-successfully pass required background checks
-become certified in First Aid and CPR (within three months of completing training)
-participate in four outings per school year
-become an active leader on one of ICO's established school teams
-contribute to ICO's organizational development needs and help Seattle ICO become an even stronger and more active program
-Non-outing activities include event planning, fundraising, public relations, marketing, financial reporting, steering, committee participation and more
More opportunities with Seattle ICO
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seattle ICO
Location:
117 East Louisa #315, Seattle, WA 98102, US
Mission Statement
To promote and develop greater understanding of other cultures, foster respect of self and others, and provide leadership skills, and to protect and appreciate all wilderness through outdoor exploration, education, sharing and spiritual growth.
Description
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club that provides low-income, inner city youth with trips to wilderness. Our dedicated core of volunteer leaders works with Seattle schools and social service agencies to provide wilderness experiences for people who otherwise might not have them.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16811 112th Place NEBothell, WA 98011
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2020
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Grant Writing / Research
- Resource Development / Management
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies, the average is a few hours per month