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2021 Volunteer Trip Leader Development Program
Registration opens March 5 2021
Halton Outdoor Club is a non-profit volunteer based club and we are seeking volunteer trip paddling leaders to help shape today and future paddling trips. Become involved by joining us for a five part Volunteer Trip Leader Development Program. The program consists of a virtual three part series, one real live experiential on the water course and a mentor to show you the way and be part of the journey. Our purpose as a Club is:
Active and energized together outdoors.
To create and sustain a community of members engaged in year-round, healthy, outdoor activities, where everyone is encouraged to participate, volunteer, learn and grow.
Today and in the future
Open invitation to all Club Members. Come out to find out more on May 6th 7:00pm. Registration is required.
Course Summary
Three (3) virtual 90 minute classes via Zoom One (1) day water (Kayak Rodeo) Sunday June 27, 2021 Mentorship with current Volunteer Trip Leader
Join for all or for any
Register separately for each event
Course Contact
Sandy Nay , paddling@haltonoutdoorclub.ca
3 Virtual Classes 90 minutes
Guest Speaker Thursday
7:00pm-8:30pm
Via Zoom
May 6, 2021 – Class #1 Come out to find out, HOC handbook & policies Introduction; objectives of the program; skill level required to be a trip leader; HOC best practices; mission, vision, values; types of trips (day, extended); insurance; PC requirements. Guest Speakers: 3 Current HOC Volunteer Trip Leaders.
May 13, 2021- Class #2 Register
Risk Management. When to “pull the plug”, change the plan. Communication, effective positioning as a leader. Looking at the risks when environment/weather/participants are all in ‘the pool’. Guest Speaker: Jeff Arbing OSKC Instructor May 20, 2021- Class #3 Register
Leadership Principles, Effective Group Communication and Management. What skills makes a good leader. How to manage group dynamics pre-during-post a trip. Guest Speaker : Dympna Hayes OSKC Owner
Cost: Free to all Club members
1 Day Experiential Water Course Sunday June 27, 2021
Kayak Rodeo Sunday June 27th Register OSKC Instruction Live on the water experience * please bring tow belt Cost $113.00 HOC sport subsidy 15% available. Contact Paddling@haltonoutdoorclub.ca for details. Spots:12 Wait list available
Mentorship
HOC current Volunteer Trip Leaders available to mentor you throughout the season. They will help you on “how to plan a trip, organize a trip, and lead a trip. Co-leading trip(s) where possible for the season.
# Of spots in total
Virtual online: Open invitation to all Club Members Experiential Water Course: 12 max Mentorship: Open invitation to all Club Members
Costs
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