Pacific Crest Trail Association
Crew Leadership: Managing Volunteers
Trail Competencies
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Summary
For students with moderate to extensive trail building experience who want to lead trail crews and work parties. Not a construction techniques class; this is about effective leadership. Students will have classroom and field work in the following topics: work day responsibilities, risk assessment and safety, tool safety and tool talk, leadership and team building, practical experience leading volunteers.
Overview
STUDENT SKILL OUTCOMES:
• Understanding of safety protocols and appropriate paperwork
• Learn different leadership and learning styles
• How to teach key concepts to a variety of volunteers
• How to thank and recognize volunteers
• Accurate and timely paperwork
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
| Publisher | Pacific Crest Trail Association | |
|---|---|---|
| Published | Nov 2021 | |
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| File Size | 0.43 MB | |
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