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Since starting at Trinity College in 2004, Quest has trained over 300 student leaders to lead the pre-orientation program for up to 170 first-years during our August programs. Student Leaders will learn transferable leadership skills that will be developed over time including: decision making skills, risk assessment, facilitation skills, and how to effectively work in co-pairing all while welcoming our current incoming class. The student leadership team plays a critical role in the program’s delivery and success.<\/p>\n

Quest leadership positions are open to all current students.<\/p>\n

All leaders and logistics specialists accepted to the Quest program participate in the following training and leadership experiences:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wilderness First Aid Training (WFA)<\/li>\n
  2. May – New Instructor Training held during Senior week<\/li>\n
  3. August Leadership development training- held a week prior to Quest programs<\/li>\n
  4. Co-facilitate two Quest programs in August<\/li>\n
  5. Quest program debrief – held the day after all Quest programs return to campus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Applications<\/h4>\n

    Quest Leadership is currently accepting applications for all leadership positions, including instructor trainer, logistic coordinator, instructor, and logistics positions. Applications for these positions are on a rolling basis from November\u2013December for Trainer and Logistics Coordinator applications and December\u2013February for all other leader positions.<\/p>\n

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    To apply for a leadership position please send your application<\/a> to: Kevin Johnson<\/a>\u200b.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Position Descriptions<\/h4>\n
    Below are the descriptions for the leadership positions.<\/div>\n
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    1. Trainer position description<\/li>\n
    2. Logistics Coordinator\/Climbing Specialist position description<\/li>\n
    3. Instructor position description<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Logistics & climbing specialist description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

      Leader.logistics climbing application<\/p>\n

      These are this year\u2019s trainers, feel free to email them with your questions!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      \"\"<\/td>\nJulian Campopiano<\/a> \u201928 (he\/him)<\/p>\n

      Julian is a rising junior from Queensbury, NY, and is majoring in Urban Studies and minoring in Architecture. He is a member of the rock-climbing club, boxing club, and works and lifts at the Scully center. As a freshman, he was a part of two quest trips during orientation, where he found his love for the program and the outdoors. \u201cAt Trinity, Quest is what made me feel at home and comfortable for the first few weeks, and I have met so many of my friends through the experience.\u201d Julian remembers that, even though it seemed to rain every day on trail, that everyone was happy to get to camp and play cards under the tarp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nAgnes Agosto<\/a> \u201928 (she\/her)<\/span><\/p>\n


      \n<\/span>Agnes is a rising junior from Hopkinton, Massachusetts. She is a double major in English\/Creative Writing and Applied Math, with a minor in Legal Studies. On campus, Agnes is involved in Mock Trial and The Vernacular. She has participated in Quest since freshman year, and during each trip she has had the opportunity to meet so many different people and learn so much about herself and what she is capable of. “I am so grateful that Quest was my introduction to Trinity College, and for all of the experiences and challenges it has brought me. One of my favorite Quest memories was when we arrived at our campsite earlier than expected on a rainy day, and spent the afternoon napping, talking, and playing cards in the shelter.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nHannah Flis<\/a> \u201927\u00a0(she\/her)<\/p>\n

      Hannah is a rising senior from Colorado Springs, Colorado, majoring in environmental science. On campus, Hannah is a member of the swimming and diving team, an intern at the Career & Life Design Center, a member of the Green Campus executive board, and a student researcher. Hannah has participated in Quest since her freshman year, where she knew instantly that she wanted to be a leader. Quest has given her some of her favorite memories and closest friends at Trinity. Hannah wants to give first-years the same rewarding experience she had and to continue to share her love of the outdoors with everyone she can.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nMiguel Fuentes \u201926<\/a> (he\/they)<\/p>\n

      Miguel is a senior, chemistry major, from Mexico City. On campus\u00a0Miguel\u00a0works in admissions as a committee lead for the Diversity and Access Team. In the chemistry department he is also a tutor, research, and teaching assistant. With the Hartford community, he is a supplemental instructor in a local middle school.\u00a0Miguel\u00a0found community in QUEST. He was a participant as an incoming first-year and never left. Thanks to this program he understood better what is to be member of the Trinity community and found his people at school. He found a passion in something that he never tried before and now he inspires others to try it too.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nSloane Steffes<\/a> ’27 (she\/her)<\/p>\n

      Sloane is a rising senior from Jacksonville, Florida. She is majoring in Computer Science and Cognitive Science, and she is minoring in Chinese. On campus, she is a co-captain of the Trinity Club Volleyball team, is a member of the Trinity Homeless Project Club, and the treasurer of the Trinity Women STEM Network. She was first introduced to Quest as a participant and quickly realized she wanted to give back to the program that helped shape her early college experience. Thinking back to her first trip with Quest, Sloane says, \u201cIt completely changed my freshman year. I want to help more people have that same welcoming experience.\u201d One of her favorite memories was of her first real backpacking trip and the long-lasting friendships that were formed during it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nRadel Taveras<\/a> ’27 (he\/him)<\/p>\n

      Radel is a rising senior from The Bronx, New York, double majoring in Hispanic Studies and History. Off the trail, Radel is involved with the Men of Color Alliance and is a language tutor at the Blume Center. Radel did Quest as his orientation for the next program, and the impact his leaders had on him provided the impetus to get more involved with Quest. \u201cIt was a fun experience as a first-timer doing an extensive outdoors experience, and I truly enjoyed the connections I was able to make with other fellow participants.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      \"\"<\/td>\nLinhsey Covert<\/a> \u201928 (she\/her)<\/p>\n

      Linhsey is a rising junior from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, majoring in environmental science. On campus, she is a member of the women\u2019s club soccer team and an avid Bantam sports fan. Linhsey was a Quest participant her freshman year, where she made unforgettable memories and met many long-lasting friends. “The best part about being involved in Quest is being constantly pushed out of my comfort zone by new people and still being met with kindness and support. After my trip, I knew I wanted to be involved in this program throughout my time at Trinity and to provide a similar experience to incoming first-year students. One of my favorite memories from Quest was climbing Bear Mountain for the first time with my first group of participants during my first year as a Quest leader.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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