Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Work Volunteer

Each of GMC’s 14 regional sections adopts a portion of the Long Trail, its side trails, and/or the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. The section is committed to maintaining this are of trail with annual work trips in the fall and spring, and additional wok throughout the field season dependent on trail and projects needed. If…

Maintain a section of trail or a GMC shelter to enhance the hiking experience and improve trail conditions. No prior experience necessary; we’ll get you started with an orientation. Currently available shelters and trails: Available Shelters Available Trails Southern Vermont: Northern Vermont: Appalachian Trail: Northeast Kingdom: The Green Mountain Club’s Northeast Kingdom Section maintains a…

Haul burlap sacks of bark mulch across backcountry terrain for use at composting privy sites. Scheduling and mulch weight is flexible to meet your needs. (This is a great way to strengthen for backpacking trips!) Learn more about bark mulch packing and sign up to be contacted when sites are low on mulch.

Monitor Boundary Lines and Land Use While Exploring the Backcountry Help protect the Green Mountains and the “footpath in the wilderness” by becoming a volunteer Corridor Monitor. Corridor monitors are assigned a parcel of land and are asked to walk its boundaries at least once a year. You will use a map and compass to…