2017-VOC Crew Leader Training

Start Date-End Date: 06/03/2017-06/04/2017 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: This exciting training is a must for anyone interested in leading VOC volunteers! Description: This training is exclusively for those interested in crew leading volunteers on VOC projects. Crew leaders educate new volunteers, lead volunteer crews in putting stewardship project plans into action, convey VOC's mission to the community, and help ensure volunteers have experiences that are safe, rewarding, fun, and inspiring! In addition to learning thefundamentals of successful volunteer crew management for the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, participants will gain an understanding of how VOC projects function and the role in which a VOC crew leader plays. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role playing, you'll learn leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. The training will be held at the Mt. Evans Outdoor Lab in Evergreen. All trainees will receive a crew leader manual, a set of quick reference cards, and other materials that make for a fun and rewarding experience. Recommended Experience:This workshop is best for individuals that have had experience working on trail projects or previous crew leadership experience.It is intended for volunteers interested in becoming a VOC crew leader. If you'd like to take a crew leader training on behalf of another organization, please see our Outdoor Stewardship Institute(OSI) opportunities. Payment and Discount Information: The cost of this training is $80; however, volunteers who participated in 3 or more VOC projects in 2016 will receive a 50% discount. Note: Discounted payments cannot me made online. If you qualify for a discount, contact Dan Williamsat 303-715-1010, ext. 117. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 25 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 38 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 38 Total Unique Volunteers: 20 Total Volunteer Hours: 288 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: