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Description

This is the Notification List for the Brush Pile Building & Burning Class, a training opportunity for experienced FPCC Ecological Stewardship Volunteers with 15+ hours of reported stewardship experience.

Classes offered in the Fall and Winter months.


Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Cook County IL

Description of location
Locations across Forest Preserves, Cook County.


Contact Info

Contact person



Website:
http://fpdcc.com/training


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

This class is offered several times throughout the year.

To see if there are any available dates, click on the website at the bottom of this page.

* Learn how to properly construct, safely ignite, monitor and secure brush piles
* Learn the pre and post-burn communication requirements
* Learn how to utilize weather data and to make site observations that will inform decisions at workdays
* This class, a written test and two field observations are required to become a Brush Pile Burn Boss
* Fulfills one of the three class requirements to become a Stewardship Workday Leader
* MUST HAVE RECORDED AT LEAST 15 HOURS ONLINE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

Click "SIGN UP" to be put on a wait list and you will be notified when a class is posted and you can sign up for it (about 45-60 days before the class date).



Description

National Safety Council First Aid/CPR training class for Forest Preserve staff and volunteers with at least 15 hours of service.

* Weekday classes- typically offered once per month
* Saturday classes- Feb 4, April 15, Jul 22, and Oct 14

You can sign up for a class up to 90 days ahead of time.


Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!

Frequency:

Sunday: Mornings, Sunday: Afternoons, Saturday: Mornings, Saturday: Afternoons
Location

Western Springs IL

Description of location


Contact Info

Contact person


Secondary contact:
Joe Swano
joe.swano@cookcountyil.gov


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

* This class requires participants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
* Bring your own lunch - 1/2 hour lunch break
* Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
* We will start the class promptly at 8am so that we can end on time



Description

Learn the fundamentals of planning and leading successful volunteer projects, explore how to take on a leadership role, and learn about the policies and procedures relevant to volunteer leadership in the Forest Preserves. The Volunteer Group Leadership class is a training opportunity for experienced Ecological Stewardship Volunteers.

This training fulfills one of the three class requirements to become a Stewardship Workday Leader.

15+ hours of reported stewardship volunteer service are required for enrollment.

This class is presented in a recorded online format and may be viewed at your own pace. The presentation link will be emailed to registrants.


Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Cook County IL

Description of location
Classes are held throughout the county.


Contact Info

Contact person



Website:
https://ec.volunteernow.com/recruiter/index.php?recruiterID=1405&class=OppDetails&oppGuid=451F96BB-F25C-4913-BDE9-B175D19EE6AD


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

*This class is offered as an on-demand recorded training. The class link and supporting materials will be emailed to registered participants.
*Certification requires passing a written exam
* Fulfills one of the three class requirements to become a Stewardship Workday Leader or Seed Collection Leader
* Must be a current Stewardship Volunteer
* You MUST HAVE RECORDED 15+ hours of reported ecological stewardship experience to your volunteer account.



Description

In Management Schedules Demystified we will delve into the methods for planning resilient and sustainable landscapes that will thrive for generations. Topics covered include how the Forest Preserves develops land management guidelines and a detailed look into how management schedules are designed and used.

15 hours of recorded Ecological Stewardship volunteer service are required to enroll.

This class is presented in a recorded online format and may be viewed at your own pace. The presentation link will be emailed to registrants. A transcript of the class is available upon request to accompany the presentation.


Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location
Virtual (On-line)
Cook County IL

Description of location


Contact Info

Contact person



Website:
https://ec.volunteernow.com/recruiter/index.php?recruiterID=1405&class=OppDetails&oppGuid=031BC722-1E2A-4C1E-81C1-FD8B479480B1


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

* MUST HAVE RECORDED AT LEAST 15 ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP HOURS ONLINE
*Class is on-demand. You'll be able to proceed at your own pace with staff support as needed. Approximate time to complete the class is 30 minutes.



Description

This is the Notification List for the Trail Watch - New Volunteer Training.

You can also see if there are any currently scheduled classes.

Be a part of the Trail Watch Volunteer Program. Attendance at a Trail Watch Volunteer New Volunteer Training session is required to be a Trail Watch Volunteer. Learn about the program, meet key people and socialize with fellow volunteers.


Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Description of location


Contact Info

Contact person



Website:
http://fpdcc.com/training


Requirements & Documents
Requirements

Training sessions are offered in January, April, July and October. Due to the pandemic, the July training is being rescheduled for a later date.

Become additional eyes and ears of our Law Enforcement Department. Be a visible presence to help make our Preserves welcoming and inviting to all visitors, as you enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.

A background check is required. See the attached document for a full Trail Watch Volunteer position description.

Attachments:

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