Urban kids* need to experience the outdoors
*Kids with a nature deficit
You can make a difference
Help us link with agencies to reach kids
&
connect city youth with their natural world
Openings:
Agency Liaison
Co-Chair
Outings Coordinator
Outings Leader & Support Team
Records Manager
See descriptions: SIERRA CLUB, Las Vegas ICO--Inspiring Connections Outdoors Volunteer Opportunities | VolunteerMatch
Q&A:
Q: What do you do on a Vegas ICO outing?
A: Our outings typically take place on weekends but occasionally we have a partner agency that requests weekdays. We organize day hikes to nearby locations including Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston and Valley of Fire State Park.
Q: Who are your partner organizations?
A: We partner with a number of great organizations, including the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth plus city and county recreation centers.
Q: What do our Sierra Club volunteers do?
A: Inspiring Connections Outdoors teaches participants a variety of basic outdoor skills and basic Leave No Trace principles. Volunteer “outdoors leaders” can either be a trip leader or assist the trip leader in sharing any outdoor skills that they may have in an age-appropriate manner.
Some other volunteers focus on behind the scenes activities, such as making lunches, data management and communications.
Q: How do I become a volunteer outdoors trip leader?
A: To become a Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors leader, a volunteer must first:
Be a Sierra Club member (For a limited time, join online for just $15, via this link: Donate to the Sierra Club. LVICO may cover this coast for those who qualify.)
Assist on two ICO trips
Complete first aid and basic CPR certification (training costs are complimentary), if not already certified
Agree to a standard criminal background check, paid for by the Sierra Club
Agree to and sign our Ethics Agreement
Read and agree to a Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention module or provide prior certification (CARP)
Complete our online Outdoor Leadership Training (training is arranged and paid for by the Sierra Club)
Q: How to I volunteer for behind-the-scenes, non-outings tasks:
A. Requirements vary, depending on the position or tasks.
Sierra Club membership may be optional
A standard criminal background check, paid by the Sierra Club, depending on the position
Agree to and sign our Ethics Agreement, depending on the assignment
To learn more about any of these requirements contact us at lasvegasico702@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunities
OFF & ON the trail . . .
agency liaison
technology support
hike leader
nature education
lunch preparation
photography and videography
publicity and social media
records manager
Email lasvegasico702@gmail.com
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We are a diverse group of caring people —
Working people
Active seniors
College students
Youth Volunteers (age 15 to 18th birthday)
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Q: What do you do on a Vegas ICO outing?
A: Our outings typically take place on weekends but occasionally we have a partner agency that requests weekdays. We organize day hikes to nearby locations including Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston and Valley of Fire State Park.
Q: Who are your partner organizations?
A: We partner with a number of great organizations, including the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth plus city and county recreation centers.
Q: What do our Sierra Club volunteers do?
A: Inspiring Connections Outdoors teaches participants a variety of basic outdoor skills and basic Leave No Trace principles. Volunteers can either be a trip leader or assist the trip leader in sharing any outdoor skills that they may have in an age-appropriate manner. Some other volunteers focus on behind the scenes activities, such as making lunches, data management and communications.
Q: How do I become a volunteer trip leader?
A: To become a Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors leader, a volunteer must first:
Be a Sierra Club member (For a limited time, join online for just $15, via this link: Donate to the Sierra Club )
Assist on two ICO trips
Complete first aid and basic CPR certification (training costs are complimentary), if not already certified
Agree to a standard criminal background check, paid for by the Sierra Club
Agree to and sign our Ethics Agreement
Read and agree to a Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention module or provide prior certification (CARP)
Complete our online Outdoor Leadership Training (training is arranged and paid for by the Sierra Club)
To learn more about any of these requirements contact us at lasvegasico702@gmail.com.