MembershipPositive impact on outdoor careers
The Institute encourages participation in outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity in outdoor provision and by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the field. We support these aims with a commitment to excellence, supported by our policies of environmental sustainability and management of diversity. Click HERE for an application form.
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Our members
Membership is open to organisations and individuals. Many members of IOL are outdoor instructors, teachers, trainers, group leaders, centre managers, youth groups, outdoor centres, field study professionals, freelance instructors, students and industry leaders. Members are active within UK regions and home nations and increasingly involved in special interest groups.
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Whether you are looking to widen your network of contacts, further your career through professional development or participation in the Registered or Accredited Practitioner Schemes, find deals on insurance, gear or publications, we have the member benefits to provide all these and more.
Find out more about:
Membership benefits : Our Members : Being Involved : Background and History : The IOL Team : Membership fees (Individual, Organisations)
Key member benefits for Individuals and Organisations
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Be involved
- Special interest groups within IOL lobby government and work on your behalf to highlight the profile and issues within our diverse, exciting and expanding field.
- Choosing to join the IOL is a career decision that will have an important impact on your work and recreation outdoors.
- Membership brings professional recognition and a wide range of support services that will aid your development throughout your working life.
- IOL is your organisation, something you can contribute to and, with others, improve your chosen profession.
Some background...
- How IOL is funded and how you can add value to your membership subscription.
- For a brief history of IOL click here
The IOL team
- Based in our offices in Cumbria, our professional team provide services to members and support the work of the field.
- Our volunteer steering group and elected board of trustees have a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of outdoor learning, from centre management, outdoor professional, teaching, youth services and HE/FE to policy decisions.
IOL Membership fees 2009 (valid until September 30th)
Rates from October 1st 2009 follow below
- IOL Membership subscription rates and direct debit details.
- Join on line, by phone (01228 564580) or ......
- Download a membership form and direct debit mandate CLICK HERE
Membership type - valid until Sept 30th 2010 |
Membership info |
Per Year 09/10 |
Annual Direct Debit |
12 x Monthly Direct Debit* £ |
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- Individual - Student Individual - APIOL / RPIOL / LPIOL Members. Incl. free Horizons subs - Overseas. Individual |
£40 £10
£46
£45 |
£34.80 n/a
£42
£45 |
£2.90 n/a
£3.50
£3.75 |
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The Professional Development magazine for outdoor practitioners. Member only rate. |
£21 |
£19.20 |
£1.60 |
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Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning The journal is a peer reviewed journal based in the UK with an international review board. Member only rate. |
£24 |
£24 |
£2 |
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Organisation L1 - with 1-5 FTE Instructional Staff. Includes 1 subscription to Horizons Magazine (normal cost £20) plus free membership of Skills Active (normal cost £25 per annum) and 1 free job advert per year |
£115 |
£105 |
£8.75 |
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Organisation L2 - with 6-20 FTE Instructional Staff (includes Academic Institutions). Includes 1 subscription to Horizons Magazine (normal cost £20) plus free membership of Skills Active (normal cost £25 per annum) and 3 free job adverts per year |
£170 |
£156 |
£13 |
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Organisation L3 - with 21+ FTE Instructional Staff. Includes 1 subscription to Horizons Magazine for each site (max 4 subscriptions - normal cost £20 per subscription) plus free membership of SkillsActive (normal cost £25 per annum) and up to 10 free job adverts. |
£285 |
£261 |
£21.75 |
£20 |
£19.80 |
£1.65 |
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Therapeutic Outdoor Practitioners Special Interest Group Like minded individuals with a passionate interest in exploring the therapeutic application of nature and the natural environment |
£10 |
£9.96 |
£0.83 |
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Forest Schools Special Interest Group For practitioners of, and anyone with an interest in, Forest School |
£6 |
£6 |
£0.50 |
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Organisational members who are key employers in outdoor learning |
£150 |
£150 |
£12.50 |
New deal for Members who are Freelance Instructors or Field Studies/Environmental Instructors
- INSURANCE for FIELD/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FREELANCE INSTRUCTORS
A freelance instructor, just doing Field Studies/Environmental Studies, can expect to pay just £147 inc IPT (depending on satisfactory completion on the proposal form) if they are a member of IOL. - If this relates to you and you require cover or a quote, then please ring JLT on:
01452 511 430 - Please note: If you are trading under a company name, you are required to be an IOL Organisation member.
Advertise your services to other members
- We had a large response from members who were interested in sponsoring the reverse of the new membership cards for 2008. This space was taken by a membership organisation.
- As only one organisation/member could use this space we have looked at other ways of helping members promote themselves to IOL members and have decided to print a leaflet that will go out to all members with their membership confirmation pack or renewal for 2008. There will be space on this sheet to advertise or promote your organisation, in full colour, with prices that start from under £50. You can use the space in any way you like....
- Sizes start with a space measuring 80mm wide x 20mm deep.
- Next is 80mm wide x 40mm deep.
- The largest size will be 80mm wide x 125mm deep.
- Contact me at IOL if you'd like to know more: fiona@outdoor-learning.org
The Institute for Outdoor Learning is funded entirely through membership subscription and occasional generous donations from individuals who wish to help us achieve our aims. If you feel you could help us, please complete a donation form by clicking here. If you are a UK Tax payer you can increase the value of your donation (at no extra cost to yourself) by filling out a Gift Aid declaration.