Volunteering for Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) will enable you to play a role in introducing a generation of young people to the joys and wonders of the outdoors. You will make it possible for them to experience nature, go on adventures with their peers, and gain passions and skills that will last a lifetime. Also, you will hang out with other like-minded people, perhaps making friends that will last a lifetime. (Little known fact: Our Chair, Rob, met his wife of 40 years, Suzy, as they were both volunteering for San Francisco Bay ICO!)
Experience is not needed! We will provide training and make sure that you are prepared for whatever role you choose.
Volunteer Roles
- Trip Volunteers: You will join a day trip or a multi-day trip, supporting the Trip Leader, leading activities for small groups of youth and helping individuals as needed.
- Assistant Trip Leader: Complete a variety of tasks delegated by the Trip Leader, for example, holding pre-trip meetings with parents, buying food, seeking permits, leading a hike, guiding participants in meal preparation, helping youth with their gear, arranging a campfire, filing a trip report.
- Trip Leader: You will plan and execute an adventure for 5-30 youth, connect with the school or agency to arrange a safe and fulfilling trip, provide for a welcoming, inclusive and supportive culture on the trip, provide for all aspects of a successul trip (see "Assistant Trip Leader" for examples), and complete all post-trip reports.
- Event Volunteer: We need folks who are willing to come help out on one time-events, including equipment procurement, equipment maintenance days, training support, and community events (ie. being at a table promoting ICO.)
- ICO Leadership Team: We currently have seven members of the Reno ICO Leadership Team and are looking for four more folks to join us in the areas of social media, trip coordination, record keeping, and donor relationships. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Team and volunteer opportunities that don't require outdoor experience.
Click here to become an ICO Volunteer
Click here to see the requirements to become an ICO Volunteer and an ICO Trip Leader.
To get on our mailing list or to volunteer, please contact Reno ICO Volunteer Coordinator Shanna Mae Slight at shannamae.slight@gmail.com.
