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DOC First-Year Trips / Info for Leaders / Applications Leader Applications
ApplicationsLeader applications are closed for Trips 2008. Applications for Trips 2009 will become available March 7, 2009. RequirementsAny current student is welcome to apply to be a Trips leader. No prior experience is necessary — our comprehensive training will give you the skills you need. Active Status and Academic StandingYou must be a currently active student to lead a DOC Trip (i.e., not withdrawn from the College for any reason). If you are graduating this spring, you may apply to lead a trip only if you will be living in Hanover during the fall term (so that you can maintain a connection with your trippees). In addition, you must be in good academic and conduct standing. In general, this means that you cannot be on academic probation or suspension at the time when DOC Trips begins, and you cannot have a disciplinary record that includes College discipline or higher. Records will be reviewed by the Deans Office to confirm your status. First Aid and CPR CertifiedTo be a DOC Trips Leader you must be First Aid and CPR certified. You don’t have to have a current certification to apply, but you must be certified before your trip begins. If you currently hold certification which will expire before your trip ends, you must get it renewed. The Outdoor Programs Office offers Wilderness First Aid and CPR courses every term (check the leader calendar for dates). Leader TrainingLeaders must also attend DOC First-Year Trips Leader Training, consisting of a Risk Assessment seminar, a Group Dynamics seminar, and an Overnight Workshop for hands-on skills. See the calendar for dates the courses will be offered (dates for spring term training will be announced early in the spring term, summer term training early in the summer term). Leader Training ReviewLeaders will attend a Leader Training Review the day before their trippees arrive. Leaders must meet behind Robinson at 3 pm sharp, where they will be taken to Gilman Island for the review. |
