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Review for North America Outdoor Institute, Wasilla, AK, USA

Rating: 4 stars  

NAOI provides outdoor safety education programs that are interactive, fun and provide valuable information on ways to recreate safely. The programs are presented by professional instructors and experts in the field and focus on real-life situations to make it easy to learn and practice skills.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

In the past seven years this organization has reached more than 25,000 individuals. Many of these people return to learn more and expand their knowledge through a variety of courses we provide after their initial training. I have spoken to dozens of people that say this information has helped them plan, recreate and travel safer as a result.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Find a way to secure additional funding so that the programs could be offered free of charge in schools and communities across the nation.

Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?

Definitely

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

A lot

Will you tell others about this organization?

Definitely

How did you learn about this organization?

From my work as a professional writer for outdoor sporting events such as the World Extreme Skiing Championships

What is this organization's top short-term priority?

Increase funding base

What is its top priority in the long run?

Establish a year-round facility and programs that can be replicated across the nation.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Board Member & I plan, organize and deliver interactive training programs.