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WELCOME!. Boston Inner City Outings New Volunteer Orientation March 20, 2007. Boston ICO Background. Sierra Club community outreach program for inner city children 100% VOLUNTEER RUN! ICO National established in 1970 as a community service arm of the Sierra Club

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  1. WELCOME! Boston Inner City Outings New Volunteer Orientation March 20, 2007

  2. Boston ICO Background • Sierra Club community outreach program for inner city children • 100% VOLUNTEER RUN! • ICO National established in 1970 as a community service arm of the Sierra Club • Boston ICO established in 1995 • Working in partnership with social service agencies, after school programs and community

  3. Boston ICO Background Inner City Outings Mission • Sierra Club Inner City Outings is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. Program Goals: • Promote appreciation and protection of the natural environment through wilderness adventures and environmental education. • Create opportunities for personal growth and development by linking participants from different cultures, foster respect of self and others, and provide participants with outdoor skills training and leadership opportunities.

  4. Boston ICO Background When you join Boston ICO, you’ll become part of something big… Over 50 ICO groups are currently working in cities across the nation!

  5. Boston ICO Background • Boston ICO volunteers work with a variety of agencies…

  6. Active Boston ICO Agencies • St. Peter’s Teen CenterJessie Parks • Zumix Glen Monnelly • Boston Medical CenterMaddie Niebauer • East Boston Neighborhood Health CenterMaddie Niebauer Where would you like to become involved?!?

  7. Boston ICO Trip Logistics BEFORE THE TRIP • Pre-trip Meeting DAY OF THE TRIP • “Get to Know You” Game • Expectation/rule setting • Fun, fun, fun!! • Closing circle • Debrief with volunteers

  8. Boston ICO Coordinators • Chair: Anne Monnelly • Special Events Coordinator: Liz Szilagyi • Equipment Manager: Craig Kelley • Treasurer: Michelle Manion • Webmaster:Glen Monnelly

  9. Boston ICO Open Positions Ummm, no pressure… …but could this be you?!? • Certified Leader (!!!) • Trip Volunteer • Volunteer Coordinator • Training Coordinator • Fundraising

  10. Boston ICO Volunteers Two levels of involvement depending on your time and interest: Level I: Volunteer Level II: Certified Leader

  11. Level I: Basic Volunteers get to… • Go on trips • Get to know the kids and let them get to know you • Support the trip leader • Shop for lunch and snacks • Drive the van • Take photos • Be in charge of first aid kits • Contribute to a committee

  12. Basic Volunteer Requirements • Be a current member of Sierra Club • > 18 years old • Participate in New Volunteer Orientation • Complete and/or sign the following: • ICO Volunteer Application • ICO Code of Ethics • Sierra Club Outings Volunteer Agreement • DMV Check (for drivers) Well, what’s stopping you?!? C’mon! Volunteer for an ICO Trip now!

  13. Certified Leader Requirements • Complete all “BASIC” requirements • Complete Basic OLT-101 training • Commit to regular attendance on outings for 1 year • Pass the following: • Criminal background check • 2 personal references

  14. Certified Leader Requirements • Assist on at least two ICO outings • Receive favorable evaluations from the Trip Leader Receive official invite to be a Certified Leader from ICO Chair!!

  15. Level II: Certified Leaders get to… • Lead and organize trips • Cultivate and maintain relationship with a partner agency • Train in Wilderness First Aid • Represent Boston ICO at national gatherings • Mentor Assistant Leaders

  16. Boston ICO Training Timeline 2007 • March 2006 • Northeast ICO Leader Training Day • Saturday, 8 to 4 • November 2007 • WFA Certification • Conducted by SOLO • Saturday and Sunday, 8 to 4

  17. Spirit, Soul and Character… "The rule of the street is tough on children. Getting away from the violence and dirt of the city is the only way I can do the extra things, the important things, with the children. I can teach and develop minds in a classroom but I can only work on the spirit, soul and character in the woods.” Teacher, George Washington Elementary Philadelphia, PA

  18. Questions? Comments? Welcome to Boston INNER CITY OUTINGS!! QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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