Give Back and Find Community on the Trails
Volunteers have been the backbone of the Green Mountain Club for more than a century, and there’s a space for you to join these critical ranks. Without volunteers’ time, energy, and knowledge, the trail would not exist or be managed as it is today. There are dozens of ways to get involved both on and off the trail, and we are committed to providing adequate training to ensure consistent, quality work across the trail system.
Read More: Investing in Training for Skilled Volunteers
Read More: Put on Your Trail Eyes
Review our current volunteer needs, and submit a general application.
Information Volunteers
Love talking with fellow hikers and want to share your knowledge of the trails and landscape? There are several ways to do so.
Current Opportunities
Click to learn more about each information volunteer opportunity below.
Trail Maintenance Volunteers
Adopt a portion of trail or a shelter as an individual adopter, or join a volunteer section’s group work day (typically held in the spring and fall). Groups interested in volunteering on the Long Trail System can read more about Service Learning Opportunities. There are also occasional project-based volunteer needs; fill out a volunteer application or contact to learn more.
Help maintain trails and treadway on the Long Trail System. A complex network of individual and group volunteers ensure that every inch of the Long Trail sees some routine annual maintenance. This includes clearing drains, so that water can flow off the trail; removing blowdowns (fallen trees); and clipping back brush to maintain the trail corridor. You’ll work closely with GMC’s Volunteer Coordinator for training and ongoing guidance on how to handle trail issues.
Current Opportunities
Group Volunteering (Service Learning)
The Green Mountain Club Service Learning program works with businesses, summer camps, scout troops, college orientation programs, and many other organized groups to complete construction and maintenance projects on the Long Trail. Volunteering for the Green Mountain Club through a Group Service trip is a great way to give back to the Long Trail while also engaging the community of your office, scout troop, or school in a healthy, productive, and generous way.
We will work with you to identify trail projects that are a good fit for your group and that will accomplish mutual goals of improving the Long Trail while having fun in the woods. If you have a specific project you’d like to work on, please share and we’ll work together to plan and schedule.
Volunteering from Afar
Can’t make it to Vermont, but want to stay connected to your time on the Long Trail? Writers, artists, and photographers are invited to submit pitches or submissions for consideration for the Long Trail News or GMC blog. We also have occasional need for volunteers to serve on committees (that meet remotely) that help drive our work forward. Fill out an application or contact us today.
Ready to Join Us Improving the Trails?
Ready to volunteer, or want to know more? Get started with our general volunteer application, where you can express interest in specific opportunities.