Freelance Professional Cooperative

A unified sector voice on issues that affect freelancers working in outdoor learning

Following a series of webinars through the Spring 2020 a core group of people joined together eager for a unified sector voice on issues that affect freelancers working in outdoor learning.

Hosted within the IOL membership structure, the cooperative of Freelance Outdoor Learning Professionals is specifically for self-employed & micro-businesses who are providing both clients facing and B2B contract services in the outdoor sector, i.e. freelancers.

AIM

To provide professional networking, guidance, mentoring, support and representation for the Freelance Outdoor Learning Community.

Be the home for outdoor learning freelancers who are seeking to be clearly defined as providers of high-quality outdoor learning and experiences, reflective and accredited. Enhancing their reputation with alignment to a professional bodies code of conduct, a set of professional membership standards and accreditations.

A Freelance Charter

A first target will be to create a Freelance Charter – a voluntary adoption document that sets out minimum expectations on both sides in a contracting for work arrangement. Working with employers to negotiate and agree the details, the Charter will be a starting point when setting contractual terms and conditions of work that are clear, transparent, and fair to both parties.

Membership

Self-employed & microbusinesses providing both clients facing and B2B contract services in the outdoor sector are welcome to join the group. Membership would be not limited by activity but defined by method of service provision to ensure it encompasses the huge variety of professional freelancers operating in the sector.

Join the Freelance Professionals Cooperative

Many events and resources are open to all freelancers within the sector. Check this page regularly to see what is coming-up or “sign-up” to the IOL e-newsletters and receive 3 months free.
To receive regular emails and access all the freelance and micro-business networking opportunities and support from IOL, including professional recognition and listing on the recognised professionals map, you will need to be a member of IOL.