1. IOL Membership:
Supporting outdoor learning
We support individuals and organisations who
use the outdoors to make a difference for others.
Our mission is to increase participation in outdoor learning and
to recognise and improve its quality in the UK.
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A few of the organisations we work with on your behalf:
Professional Development
Maintain your professional life through IOL’s
accreditation, CPD opportunities and celebrated
jobs site. Our courses and publications support
you throughout your outdoor learning career.
Champion
Influence
Consult
Collaborate
Local networks
Special interest groups
Conferences
Connections
Accreditation
CPD opportunities
Publications
Courses
Jobs
Good practice
Professional advice
Latest information
Research
Also the NGB’s, AALS (HSE), SAAF, NCS, FSA, BAPA, LTL, AHOEC, EPA, Home Nation
bodies, UK Government agencies and departments, EU Directorates and more!
It is good to know that I can
always pick up the phone and
I will be directed to the right
answer or the right person.
This workshop has given me
a whole new set of activities
to do with my groups, plus
tips and ideas.
It helps us stay in touch both
professionally and personally with
what is going on in the wider sector.
IOL gives national promotion
and lobbying for our values
that I can’t do on my own.
IOL represents the whole
breadth of our sector and I
am proud to be a part of it.
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Voice
Have your opinions reflected and influence advocacy on behalf
of the whole sector. Through lobbying, consultations and
collaboration we champion and develop outdoor learning.
Community
Develop connections with like minded people across the breadth
of our sector through IOL networks. We organise conferences
and events in your area and for your special interest.
Guidance
Underpin your practice and organisation with
the latest information, research and good
practice and benefit from the professional
advice and support that we offer.
JAEOL is a great way to share
papers and inspire students.
APIOL enabled me to
reflect on what I do and
more importantly why I
do it. It really helped me
push my boundaries.
The job site is a
brilliant aspect of
our membership, we
always get good quality
responses and rarely need
to advertise elsewhere.
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3. Warwick Mill Business Centre,
Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8RR
www.outdoor-learning.org institute@outdoor-learning.org
T 01228 564580 F 01228 564581
Registered charity number 1149420
Become a member
today to support
your profession
What is included?
For Individuals (less than £5 monthly)
Horizons magazine
E-newsletters and updates
FREE confidential legal and HS advice
Special Interest Groups
Regional networking and events
Professional accreditation awards
Continuing Professional Development
For Organisations (from £11.41 monthly)
FREE job adverts
FREE course/events web listings
Horizons magazine and newsletters
Industry updates
Regional and National networks and events
Discounts on IOL events for employees
Access to the IOL Accredited Course Scheme
Discounted advertising and exhibitor rates
Access to good practice guidance and consultancy
Deals and Discounts
IOL events - up to 38% off
Liability cover from just £254.50
Courses - up to 20% off
Discounts of up to 20% at activity sites,
Retailers, bookshops and services
Who are we?
Individual members can be:
Outdoor instructors, youth workers,
development trainers, field studies
officers, teachers, lecturers, outdoor
practitioners, coaches, students,
environmental officers, expedition leaders,
volunteers, therapists and many more...
Member organisations include:
Outdoor centres, activity providers,
youth and adult charities, environmental
organisations, land managers, expedition
organisations, schools, colleges and
universities, corporate development
companies and many more...