Q. Can I attend an SJICO Outing as a Guest to see if I like it?
A. Yes – Absolutely. Please see the SJICO Outing Guest Participant Guidelines.
Q. Can I attend a meeting to meet volunteers and find out more?
A. Yes. SJICO holds monthly meetings, the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Sarah Rosedahl.
Q. What requirements do I have to meet to become a full-fledged Volunteer on an SJICO Outing?
A.
In order to become a SJICO volunteer, you must complete the
following:
1.
Maintain current membership in the Sierra Club
2.
Attend the New Volunteer Orientation
3.
Complete the ICO Application, Volunteer Agreement, and Code of Ethics
4.
Submit the fingerprint background check
Q. What do I need to do to become an SJICO Trip Leader?
A.
Requirements for becoming an SJICO Trip Leader:
1.
Complete the ICO Leader Application Form.
2.
Complete the SJICO Leader Training.
3.
Complete CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training.
4.
Read
the Sierra Club Outing Leader Handbook and the ICO Leader Handbook.
5.
Be
competent in the skills needed for the activities involved on an outing.
6.
Have
a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of ICO volunteers,
agency
staff, and the participants involved.
7.
Serve as an Assistant Leader on at least two SJICO outings.
8.
Be
approved by delegated SJICO officers. Outing skills and qualification,
and the
ability to relate to trip participants will be demonstrated to the
satisfaction
of the local ICO program chair or other designated officers.
The local chair
will submit criteria for approval of ICO leader to the ICO
National Chair and
ICO National Coordinator in the annual report.
Q. Can I volunteer with ICO even if I don’t want to work with youth?
A. Yes! We have many administrative functions that need support, such as: website support, fundraising, publicity and equipment maintenance and management. Contact Scott Lindberg, Sarah Rosedahl for more details.
Q. Can I donate equipment to SJICO?
A. Yes! Contact Scott Lindberg.