Membership Options and Fees
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General Memberships
Open to all who share an interest in or desire to support outdoor learning and agree to follow the IOL Code of Conduct.
Student Member
For individuals in Full Time training or studying for a recognised qualification, apprenticeship, undergraduate or postgraduate award in Outdoor Learning over a period of 12 months or longer. Full benefits.
- Annually £30.00
- Annual Direct Debit £30.00
Affiliate Member
The professional institute membership for individuals who want to be part of a local or professional network, demonstrate their interest or support of outdoor learning, and agree to follow the IOL Code of Conduct. Full benefits.
- Annually £64.00
- Annual Direct Debit £53.52
- Monthly Direct Debit £4.46
Affiliate Member Overseas
The professional institute membership for individuals who want to be part of a local or professional network, demonstrate their interest or support of outdoor learning, and agree to follow the IOL Code of Conduct. Full benefits.
- Annually £78.00
- Annual Direct Debit £75.72
- Monthly Direct Debit £6.31
Practitioner Memberships
For those who have demonstrated meeting IOL standards, engage in continuing professional development and follow the IOL Code of Conduct.
Registered Member
For individuals who hold an RPIOL Award (Registered Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning), agree to follow the Institutes Code of Practice and participate in regular CPD. Full benefits.
- Annually £50.00
- Annual Direct Debit £42.00
- Monthly Direct Debit £3.50
Accredited Member
For individuals who hold an APIOL Award (Accredited Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning), agree to follow the Institutes Code of Practice and participate in regular CPD. Full benefits.
- Annually £64.00
- Annual Direct Debit £53.52
- Monthly Direct Debit £4.46
Leading Member
For individuals who hold an LPIOL Award (Leading Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning), agree to follow the Institutes Code of Practice and participate in regular CPD. Full benefits.
- Annually £64.00
- Annual Direct Debit £53.52
- Monthly Direct Debit £4.46
Fellow Member
For individuals who hold a FIOL Award (Fellow of the Institute for Outdoor Learning), agree to follow the Institutes Code of Practice and participate in regular CPD. Full benefits.
- Annually £64.00
- Annual Direct Debit £53.52
- Monthly Direct Debit £4.46
Organisational Memberships
For providers, organisations and businesses that support the IOL vision and follow the IOL Code of Conduct.
Organisation Level 1
For organisations with 1-5 FTE Outdoor Learning staff. Includes 2 FREE job adverts per year, unlimited event listings and access to IOL Course Accreditation for your CPD courses. Full benefits
- Annually £164.00
- Annual Direct Debit £151.56
- Monthly Direct Debit £12.63
Organisation Level 1 Enhancement
For current Affiliate members who are Sole Traders and wish to access the Organisational Member benefits of unlimited event listings and access to IOL Course Accreditation for your CPD courses, 2 free job adverts per year AND wish to complete an IOL Accreditation award. Email Dave at IOL. Full benefits
- Annually £194.00
- Annual Direct Debit £181.56
- Monthly Direct Debit £15.13
Organisation Level 2
For organisations with 6-20 FTE Outdoor Learning staff. Includes 5 FREE job adverts per year, unlimited event listings and access to IOL Course Accreditation for your CPD courses. Full benefits
- Annually £248.00
- Annual Direct Debit £227.88
- Monthly Direct Debit £18.99
Organisation Level 3
For organisations with 21+ FTE Outdoor Learning staff. Includes 10 FREE job adverts per year, unlimited event listings and access to IOL Course Accreditation for your CPD courses. Full benefits
- Annually £414.00
- Annual Direct Debit £389.76
- Monthly Direct Debit £32.48
Professional Practice Groups
Available for all members to join, to influence thinking in these areas.
Bushcraft
Bushcraft & Survival Skills
- Annually £20.00
- Annual Direct Debit £19.80
- Monthly Direct Debit £1.65
Field Studies Group
Field Studies Group - Individual Members
- Annually £15.00
- Annual Direct Debit £15.00
Adventure for All - Individual
Adventure for All - Individual Members
- Annually £15.00
- Annual Direct Debit £15.00
Adventure for All - Organisation
Adventure for All - Organisation Members
- Annually £30.00
- Annual Direct Debit £30.00
- Monthly Direct Debit £2.50
Teachers Professional Community
Teachers Professional Community - Individual Members
A group for teachers or teaching assistants working in schools who are responsible for Outdoor Learning in the school grounds, day visits or on residentials trips.
Professional Discussion Groups
Available for all members to join, to influence thinking in these areas.
Outdoor & Adventure Therapy
Like minded individuals with a passionate interest in exploring the theraputic application of nature and the natural environment.
- Annually £10.00
- Annual Direct Debit £9.96
- Monthly Direct Debit £0.83
Spirituality
Spirituality
- Annually £10.00
- Annual Direct Debit £10.00
Higher Education - Individual
Higher Education - Individual Members
- Annually £10.00
- Annual Direct Debit £10.00
Higher Education - Organisation
Higher Education - Organisation Members
- Annually £30.00
- Annual Direct Debit £30.00
- Monthly Direct Debit £2.50
Employers Group
Employer's Group - Organisational members who are key employers in Outdoor Learning
- Annually £50.00
- Annual Direct Debit £50.00
Adventure & Environmental Awareness
Adventure & Environmental Awareness - The aim of the AEA Professional Discussion Group is: “to promote approaches to outdoor adventure, education and recreation which encourage awareness and understanding of and action for the environment, local and global”
- To join the group and the discussion is FREE but you need to be an IOL Member, please contact the IOL Office to add this to your existing membership.
Extras
Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning
The Journal is a peer reviewed journal based in the UK with an international review board.
- Annually £42.00
- Annual Direct Debit £42.00
- Monthly Direct Debit £3.50