The Institute for Outdoor Learning supports individuals and organisations who use the outdoors to make a difference for others.

Our mission is to increase participation in Outdoor Learning in the UK and to recognise and improve the quality of Outdoor Learning in the UK.

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 prgroession 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.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Individual Members get....

    Subsidised rates at IOL events/courses and Discounts on other events/courses/training
    Access to IOL Professional Accreditation
    Horizons Magazine (quarterly)*
        Access to Special Interest Groups (e.g Bushcraft, Adventure for All, Outdoor Therapy,)
    Be part of an active IOL Region

Organisational Members get all the benefits as above for individuals PLUS....

    FREE Job adverts on the IOL JobSite (in excess of 60,000 hits per month)
    FREE Course/events web listings
    Subsidised rates for your team at IOL events/courses and Discounts on other events/courses/training
    Inclusion on the Member Map
    FREE subscription to Horizons - the Magazine for Outdoor Professionals
    Discounted Advertising in Horizons and on the IOL Website
    Discounted Exhibitor rates at IOL Conferences

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