Have you ever wondered why Great Outdoors hasn’t offered a trip to your favorite place? Because we have been waiting for you to lead us there!  This is a volunteer organization, so we depend on the members to volunteer. If you have an idea, take the next step and turn it into a plan. Give your interests, passions, experiences, or expertise the audience they deserve.

Great Outdoors is more than just hiking and camping. In the past, the group has taken architectural tours, visited the Hollywood Bowl, gone bowling, watched sporting events together and so much more.

Anyone can lead a trip. If you have an idea that you would like to share, just contact the VP of outings, Klaus, (for sleepover events) or the day activities coordinator, Jeff, (for non-sleepover events). They will go over the calendar of events to help find an appropriate and available time to schedule your event, which fits your schedule.

If you are not a trained leader, they will match you up with someone who is a trained leader that can co-lead your activity. If you are a trained leader, they can offer you other support and assistance to make your event a success.

Learning something new can be loads of fun. So we encourage members to step up and share something they know with the group. Lead a trip to a museum or gallery where you can tell the group more about the displays than what is on the placard. Or share a hobby or interest with the group. It’s all up to you.

Click here for more information about the different volunteer positions within Great Outdoors.