2013-San Luis Valley Crew Leadership for Trails Training, April 27-28

Start Date-End Date: 04/27/2013-04/28/2013 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: The Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) will present an exciting training program for trail crew leadership in the San Luis Valley. Description: The Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) will present an exciting training program for trail crew leadership. This two-day training will introduce the fundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. All trainees will receive a Crew Leader manual, a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that make for a successful crew leadership experience. All training topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency trail maintenance or construction project! This workshop is best for individuals who have had experience working on trail projects or previous crew leadership experiences. This training costs $60. For one of the discounted costs below, please contact Abbey at the VOC office:303-715-1010 x115 or abbey@voc.org Spots are not solidified until payment is recieved in full.Registrants will be charged in full as will those who do not attend without giving notice at least seven days in advance. VOC member or volunteer (volunteered 3+ times in the last 5 years): $10 AmeriCorps or Youth Corps member (discount available for current serving and alumni of AmeriCorps and Youth Corps. Discount not available to AmeriCorps and Youth Corps organizations): $10 Land management agency employee: $35 Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 20 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 9 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 9 Total Unique Volunteers: 9 Total Volunteer Hours: 128 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: