Three Steps To Becoming an ICO Volunteer
- Attend Volunteer Orientation
Orientations are held quarterly, first week in February, May, August, and November. If you plan on attending the Volunteer Orientation, please contact Bob Segalla at segallab@yahoo.com or call (650) 962-1316.
- Complete ICO Application, Volunteer Agreement, and Code of Ethics
PDF linked can be found in the table below.
- Become a Sierra Club Member!
Join the Sierra Club
Requirements for Volunteers and Leaders (working with youth):
The following table illustrates the detailed requirements for volunteering, becoming a leader, assisting, and being a guest on an ICO outing.
|
Requirement |
Guest (6) |
Volunteer |
Assistant Leader |
Leader |
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Background check |
No |
Yes (1) |
Yes (1) |
Yes (1) |
|
Good driving record (DMV record) |
No |
Yes (2) |
Yes (2) |
Yes (2) |
|
Wilderness 1st Aid |
No |
No |
Must be planned |
Yes |
|
ICO Leader Training |
No |
No |
Must be planned |
Yes |
|
Qualified in skill for trip |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Assist on at least two trips |
No |
No |
Must be in process |
Yes (3) |
|
Complete Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention training annually |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Lead 'checkout' trip |
No |
No |
No |
- The background check RESULTS are required for all Leaders, Assistants, and Drivers, as well as, any ICO volunteer on an overnight trip. (back to table)
- A clean DMV driving record is required if you are driving children on an ICO outing. (back to table)
- You should assist with two different leaders. (back to table)
- To qualify for overnight, you must lead an evaluated overnight. (back to table)
- On the checkout trip an ICO Leader will evaluate you. You must demonstrate your ability to organize, and to lead, relate to and keep up with participants. (back to table)
- To attend an ICO outing as a guest, you must be approved by the trip leader and sign the Participant Liability Waiver and the ICO Code of Ethics. (back to table)
Note that Guests are not allowed to attend overnight trips!
If a recommendation has been given, the guest and the trip leader must discuss the responsibilities of an ICO Volunteer. (Guests will be considered volunteers on the outing.) The guest must also have a clear understanding of what it means to be a role model to the youth and what is appropriate conduct with children.
A person can only attend ICO trips as a Guest once!
The purpose of our Guest program is to determine if ICO is a mutual fit for you. If you decide that ICO is something you'd like to pursue, please complete any paperwork needed to meet the requirements to become a Volunteer as soon as possible. (See the Requirements Table above.) You will not be able to attend subsequent outings without fulfilling the Volunteer level requirements.
To Remain an Active ICO Volunteer
(determined on a yearly basis):
Do one of the following:
- Serve on a committee, or
- Attend two trips per year
- Attend two meetings per year.
To Remain an Active ICO Leader
(determined on a yearly basis):
- Lead at least two ICO outings per year
- Maintain your Sierra Club membership
- Maintain your Wilderness First Aid Certification (every 3 years)
- Complete Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention training (annually).