Steps to becoming a volunteer

Take the first steps toward impacting lots of lives.

 
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Time to Explore
Youth get ready to hike at Valley Forge National Historic Park.

 
 

First Steps

  1. Complete and submit the ICO Volunteer Application, the ICO Volunteer Agreement, and the ICO Code of Ethics and send to phillyICO@gmail.com.

  2. After submitting your paperwork, you will receive an email invitation to complete an online background check.

  3. Every adult on an ICO outing must have completed the background check and received a clearance from Sierra Club, prior to attending their first outing.

Next Steps

Stay connected through our online community and join ICO's online public Facebook page. After your paperwork is received, you’ll be added to our email list. We also encourage you to join our private Facebook volunteers group page. The closed Facebook group is a quick way to ask questions and find out the latest information on our trips.

Participate in an outing! Check out our trip calendar. Contact the Certified Leader listed for any trips that interest you. Before you sign up for a trip, be certain that you can attend. The trip leader will be counting on you and will tell you how you can help HICO prepare for the outing.