You should inform participants about any special equipment or preparation needed for the trip. On multi-day trips this will include providing them with a complete equipment list and explaining what OA can provide and what they must provide. On a day trip, this will mean informing people about appropriate clothing, footwear, and any food and drink they should bring. You should collect money from participants for the trip. On multi-day trips, we required that participants pay before the trip to hold their spaces.
Leaders can collect funds at a meeting or instruct people to come into the office to pay.
You must plan the route and file a Trip Plan with the Outdoor Action Director before the trip goes out. You are responsible for collecting any equipment necessary for the trip including first aid kits, camping gear, etc. On multi-day trips, you are responsible for planning a menu for the trip and purchasing any food. During the trip You are responsible for the safety and enjoyment of the participants. You need to teach the necessary skills to participants.