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sure you want to be a leader? Then
be a provisional leader. You don't have to be a leader to
lead an event, you must have a certified leader attend the
event as a co-leader.
7 Elements of
Becoming a Leader
Based on Sierra Club
standards, there are 7 simple elements to being an LPSS leader.
Without even trying, you probably already satisfy three of
them
- Be
a Sierra Club Member
- Be
at least 18 years of age (and single)
- Obtain
first aid certification at a level appropriate for the type
of events you'll be leading.
- Take
Outings Leader Training (OLT)
- Possess
Possess strong participant skills for the events you will
be leading
- Plan,
organize and lead an event with a certified co-leader and
receive a positive evaluation
- Receive
final approval from LPSS
If you are already
a Sierra Club outings leader with another local Chapter, Regional
Group or Activity Section, contact our Vice-chair
so we can confirm your membership. first aid and leadership
status
If you are already
a Sierra Singles Leader for some events:
Your leader qualifications
(social, hiking, camping, backpacking, volleyball, cycling,
..., etc.) depend on what activities were included in your
qualifying event. To add additional qualifications you must
provisionally lead another qualifying event that includes
the new activity type(s) you want to be qualified for.
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