Leaders’ Corner

Here are some important resources for trip leaders for the New York-North Jersey Chapter: 

Quick Links

• Leadership Training
• Transportation Codes
• AMC Activities Database
• Activities Database Video Instructions
• Activities Database Style Guide
• SOAP Note
• Trip Talk Card
• Service Dog Policy
• Posting on Meetup
• COVID Guidelines (Oct 2021)

AMC Forms and Manuals

Outdoor Leadership Information

• AMC’s Outdoor Leader Handbook
• Leader Requirements and Guidelines (LRG) — This important document describes in detail the rules and procedures for leading volunteer activities for AMC.
• Risk Management and Leadership Guidelines – May 2020
• AMC DEI Resource Guide

Release Agreements

• Volunteer Release Agreement This is the release agreement for volunteer-led activities — to be printed out, read, signed, and returned to the AMC. 
• Volunteer Release Agreement FAQ
• AMC Liability Waiver Requirements and Procedures — This document explains the current procedures for the use and submission of paper waivers.
• Release Agreement for AMC’s Volunteer-Managed Facilities — This similar release applies to guests of AMC’s volunteer-managed facilities.
• Release Agreement for AMC Major Excursions — This release agreement is for participants of an AMC major excursion.
• AMC Photo Release Form

Reporting & Communications Information

• AMC Incident Report – Use this form to report any incidents arising during an AMC-led trip.

Trail Volunteer Information

• Trail Volunteers Information Page
• Adopt-a-Trail Volunteer Agreement

Hiking Leader Training Resources

• How to Plan a Hike
• Scenarios for Leader Training
• Winter Hiking 101
• Introduction to Hiking with the AMC

Canoe & Kayak Committee Resources

• Dope Sheet Template — Use this template as a sample for your trip dope sheet
• Sample Trip Finance Report — Use this template as a sample finance report for your trip
• Sample Trip Finance Report #2 — Another sample finance report for your trip
• Trip Leader Checklist — A handy checklist for all your trips
• Frequently Used Campgrounds 
• Whitewater Class 1-3 Rating Card
• Touring Water Class 1-3 Rating Card