What it means to lead
Being a BOLT leader is a big challenge and responsibility, but it's also a lot of fun. Our goal is to provide rising sophomores with an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between leadership and community, and to help them identify ways in which the dynamics of a BOLT group are analogous to the dynamics of any group or community to which they belong. A leader (working in teams of two or three) will ensure a safe, and rewarding, and educational experience for their group of BOLTers (7 to 8 sophomores/new transfers per group).
BOLT Leaders: A BOLT Leader is a sophomore, junior or senior who is committed to becoming proficient in the technical and facilitation skills necessary to lead a group in the outdoors. A Leader receives 160 hours of training during the Spring, leads a five-day trip to the White Mountains in late August/early September, and creates opportunities for continued BOLTer and BOLT community development throughout the Fall at Brown. Leaders provide the foundation for BOLT’s sophomore advising and support.
As a leader you will learn (and then teach) technical outdoor skills, such as:
- facilitation skills
- setting up a proper campsite
- map & compass skills
- low impact camping and living in and with nature
- backcountry cooking
- CPR and wilderness first aid or wilderness first responder
You will also learn interpersonal and group management techniques that will enable you to have a safe and inspiring trip in New Hampshire and to faciltiate a group experience on campus!
The annual Fall Trip is the begining of the Fall Program for BOLTers.
Throughout the fall, Leaders continue to facilitate and coordinate small group events as well as support opportunities for BOLTers to participate in larger BOLT events. It is our hope that after the fall program, BOLT groups will continue to gather and serve as a source of support and social activities.
For more info about being a leader :
- Leader Position Description
- Training Schedule
- Required Waivers and Med Forms (and other great stuff)
- Interviewing for a BOLT Leader position
How to apply:
Application for the 2010 Leader Class is available!
Go to more-info and leader app now
Leader Application sign-up is due on December 11th at midnight the next day begins reading period. We need your contact information to provide the application and additional information and to reach you over break.
**Note for Current Applicants: Please email the BOLT Managers if you have questions for a Leader Application that you have already submitted to us.