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Download the membership application form by clicking here. You can opt to pay by direct debit - saving you money AND spreading the cost.

Just £8.75 per month will give your organisation course listings and a job advert and access to all the other benefits of IOL membership.

For £2.90 per month for individuals will give you access to Professional Development & Accreditation Schemes and regional/national networks plus many other benefits, including a new online listingwhere you can be listed confidentially as a job seeker. Its ideal for freelancers especially.

The Institute for Outdoor Learning encourages outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the outdoors.

By representing and lobbying on behalf of our members, both organisational and individuals, and the outdoor education and recreation sector we can help ensure the development and progression of outdoor learning.

IOL supports your work and career whether you are a professional outdoor practitioners, field study officer, instructor, teacher, youth worker, outdoor leader, management development trainer, student or anyone involved in learning outdoors.

Whether you enjoy recreation, expeditions, bush-craft, adventure, therapy, teaching or learning in the mountains, hills or wilderness, on water or land, in rural or urban areas, there will be benefits to you to visit this site or to become an active member. IOL Membership offers you the opportunity to widen your horizons of influence and networks, develop your outdoor career and gain access to deals on outdoor learning publications, outdoor professional insurance, gear, training and more.

Find out more about how IOL is funded and how you can add more value to your membership subscription.

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NOTE: Application for Membership of IOL and the IOL Special Insterest groups are only available directly through the main office of IOL (see the foot of this page).

Many pages on this site are updated daily. Please email if you spot broken links or errors.

contact

Our new office is in the Warwick Mill Business Centre

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Warwick Mill Business Centre : Warwick Bridge : Carlisle :
Cumbria : CA4 8RR
Tel: +44 (0)1228 564580
Fax: +44 (0)1228 564581
Click here for full contact info.
E: institute@outdoor-learning.org

Directions and Google map

Many pages on this site are updated daily. Please email if you spot broken links or errors.


IOL 2 Day Conference & Professional Development Event. Debate, Discussion

15-16 Oct 2010

30 Workshops on Saturday with a delegate day rate from just £45
. MORE INFO

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Simon Yates presents "Beyond the Void" before dinner on the Friday.....

NEW! As rooms are fully booked CAMPING at the hotel Venue is now an option.

ATTENTION ALL TRAINING / EQUIPMENT / GEAR SUPPLIERS. Outdoor Professionals from all corners of the UK will attend. Promote your organisation to a targeted sector. Trade Space enquiries: contact Fiona at IOL.

New Horizons out now

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NEWS

Fellowship of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (FIOL) is here

PM outlines youth service plan incl 10 days away from home, working to develop "life skills and resilience". [BBC website]

Vetting & Barring Scheme suspension

'The Future of Adventure Accreditation': AAIAC / SkillsActive Open Forum - 14/9

NEW - Archery GB developing new award - closing date for involvement 6th August

This summer why not help out with the Big Butterfly Count

BBC ThrillSeeker extended

TIME FOR CHANGE IN OUTDOOR LEARNING: EOC Paper to MPs

English Outdoor Council NEWS

IOL Employers Group welcomes new member organisations

IOL EVENTS

IOL National 2 Day Conference & Professional Development Event

Peaks: 29th Sept -Information + accreditations evening

North Conference 28th Jan 2011 - more details later.

N.West 9th Sept. 2010 - Positive Images - Positive Effect

North - Full autumn programme

Southern Region announce CPD Days

South West: Introduction to Bushcraft - 17-19 September