AORE Membership Overview
As a member of the AORE, you become part of a dynamic community of professionals, students, organizations and vendors who believe in the value of outdoor recreation and education.
The AORE is a grass roots organization that depends on the skills, talents, and initiative of the membership. Association members have many opportunities to make a difference. Through a membership, individuals develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that will enhance programs and the learning opportunities for staff and participants. Through programs, partnerships, research, and other activities the AORE continues to raise professional standards and influences the outdoor industry while providing benefits to the membership and the outdoor recreation and education industry.
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- To keep up-to-date with skills, techniques, and certifications
- To improve and make positive changes in the profession
- To develop a network of colleagues
- To acquire professional development opportunities
- To share your knowledge skills and abilities
- To conduct research in outdoor recreation and education
- To publish new research and other works on outdoor recreation and education
- Have access to awards and scholarships for yourself and your staff
AORE members are programmers, teachers, leaders, and students involved in outdoor programs. These programs include college and university recreational programs, degree granting recreational programs, military recreation, community recreation, and private outdoor schools. Over 575 AORE members employ over 8,000 staff, who in turn serve over 1.5 million participants each year.
AORE members enjoy networking and communication opportunities through the Association newsletter, a communal AORE listserv, conference proceedings, and several publications. As an AORE member, you may wish to volunteer to work on a task force throughout the year to address critical issues that impact the field of outdoor recreation and education. Further, you may wish to run for election on the AORE Board of Directors to help guide the future of the Association.
Any person or organization whose interests are consistent with the mission of the Association may become a member upon application and payment of dues.
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Organizational Member: This membership category is for college, university, government/municipal, or military outdoor recreation and/or education programs.
Professional Member: This membership category is for full or part time professionals working in outdoor recreation and education or related fields.
Student Member: This membership category is for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in working in the outdoor field. Students must be at least a full time undergraduate or a part-time graduate student; verification must be provided upon request.
Associate Member: This membership category is for retirees and individuals who are not working in outdoor recreation or related fields but who have a strong interest in the outdoors and want to show their support for the profession.
Vendor Member: This membership category is for not for profit, for profit, associations, or organizations who provide services or products.
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