Outings in the Santa Monica Mountains require a six week lead time from the week of the monthly meeting. Other buses require two to three weeks. Make sure the outing is included in the ICO newsletter by attending the monthly meeting or by notifying the Secretary. Recruit a second leader to serve as a co-leader on the outing. If unable to lead the outing yourself, recruit a leader to take your place.
Meetings are a good place to recruit a co-leader.
A phone list of leaders is available. Recruit additional volunteer assistance. A phone list of volunteers is available. If possible, visit or call the school or agency to let the participants know what to expect. Discuss the trip length, meeting place and time, Planning for Your Trip, and The Rules on the Trail.