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Ventana GLS Leaders Section
Interested in finding out what becoming a Ventana GLS leader entails?
Need a leader application form or information on where to find a
first aid class? Looking for the leader links? Here's where you'll
find all the information related to becoming a Ventana GLS outings
leader.
How to Become a Hike Leader
Ventana GLS would like to thank you for expressing an interest
in becoming an outings leader. Becoming a leader is a relatively
easy process, and our system of pairing you up with a current leader
who will mentor you through the process helps to train you faster
and more effectively. If you are looking for a leader to help mentor
you, please contact the Ventana GLS Outings Chair. The four basic
requirements to become a leader are outlined below. The information
contained in the rest of this prospective leader handbook is designed
to provide resources to help you through your application process
and further prepare you as a leader. It is the interest of special
people like you that keep the local chapters of the Sierra Club
active and interesting.
The Four basic requirements for Ventana GLS Leaders:
1. Membership
You must be a member of National Sierra Club and a member of Ventana
GLS.*
2. First Aid Training
All leaders must have current first aid training from an approved
provider and carry a first aid kit appropriate for the outing or
activity.**
3. Certification
With the guidance of an official Ventana GLS Leader-Mentor, prospective
leaders must co-lead at least 2 hikes.**
4. Policy
All leaders must have a basic understanding of the Sierra Club policies
and be able to follow them.
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*Leaders from other GLS sections who would like to
become Ventana GLS leaders must be Ventana GLS members
and can do so by joining Ventana
GLS and Sierra Club.
You will also need to fill out the appropriate paperwork
(the leader application
form) and provide documentation of 1st aid and their Sierra
Club number etc. The only difference is that we will accept
your earlier coleads, i.e. you would not have to redo those
with a Ventana person in order to be approved.
If you are a leader from another section and merely want
to colead with an established Ventana leader, or if you
would like to crosslist an event, we do not need any additonal
paperwork from you.
**Mountaineering and backpacking leaders need to have completed
a wilderness first aid course and have co-lead at least 2
backpacking trips in the last two years.
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Prospective Leaders Handbook
The following handbook was compiled to give some guidance on how
to the role and responsibilities of a Sierra Club leader. If you
have any questions please contact Kat
Teare.
The Prospective Leaders Handbook has been broken into several
sections to help reduce download time; however, you can download
the complete handbook:
Section One - Forms
Section Two - First Aid Course
References
Section Three - Outing Nuts
and Bolts
Full Manual (may
take some time to download)
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