Leaders’ Corner

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

Chapter Polices and Procedures

Waiver of Liability Form

Quick Links

• Leadership Training
• Transportation Codes
• AMC Outdoors Connector
• SOAP Note
• Service Dog Policy
• Posting on Meetup
• Code of Conduct
• Code of Conduct Incident Report Form

AMC Forms and Manuals

• • Gear and Packing List
  • Evaluation form link

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.

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.

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

Hiking Leader Training Resources

• • • How to Plan a Hike
    • Scenarios for Leader Training
    • Winter Hiking 101
    • Introduction to Hiking with the AMC
    • Hike Leader’s Handbook (NH Chapter)

Canoe & Kayak Committee Resources

• 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