Info for Becoming a Leader
ICO exists because of the merits of our leaders and we are always looking for people who are interested in becoming a leaders. To become a leader, first volunteer with ICO by completing our Volunteer Application and start attending our hikes. After attending several hikes, then please let us know if you would like to become an ICO leader.
Planning a hike involves first preparing yourself personally to ensure you have the certifications, and ensuring that the agency you are planning the hike with has an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place with ICO. Then 2 months before the outing, you begin the specific steps to prepare for the outing (including deciding where you want to go, completing a trip request, completing a safety management plan, etc.).
Overnights require leaders who are certified to lead overnights, teachers who have hiked repeatedly with ICO, and students who have attended at least one day hike.
The steps to becoming a leader, planning hikes, and details about the policies related to overnights are described in our Angeles ICO Policy and Procedures Handbook.
