Green Mountain Club

Maintaining & Protecting Vermont's Long Trail Since 1910

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Volunteer Opportunities

Rob Hanson_AT work day (5)Volunteers have been the backbone of the Green Mountain Club for more than a century. Without their service the trail would not have been built nor managed as it is today. GMC volunteers donate their time, energy, and knowledge to support the club and share the Long Trail system with the public. They serve on committees, blaze the trail, monitor land boundaries, assist with membership mailings, and act as trail ambassadors at outings and events. There are dozens of ways to get involved both on and off the trail.

Volunteer on the Trail

Adopt a Trail or Shelter
Help enhance the hiking experience for everyone by becoming a Long Trail adopter. We can help you get started on basic maintenance of a trail or shelter. Whether you want to volunteer on your own, with your family, or with your outing group, maintaining a section of the Long Trail or a GMC shelter is a great way to give back to the Green Mountains. You can view a current listing of available trails and shelters.

Be a Corridor Monitor
The GMC Stewardship Program needs your help to monitor conservation lands in Vermont. Volunteer Corridor Monitors regularly walk protected lands to ensure that conservation restrictions are being upheld and the Long Trail system is protected. Monitors wander off the beaten path into the woods of Vermont to help maintain boundaries, gather natural history information, map property features, and keep an eye out for illegal encroachments and violations. You can contact Mollie Flanigan, Land Stewardship Coordinator, if you are interested in learning more.

Volunteer Trail Crew
Run away and join the trail crew for a week! Meet new people – all ages, backgrounds, and from all over the U.S. and the world. Camp out in the Vermont mountains. Learn how to build and maintain hiking trails – or, if you’re already an experienced trail maintainer, practice your skills on some neat projects. The crew is made up of 8 – 10 volunteers each week led by experienced paid staff.  A minimum of one week commitment is required, although people can choose to stay longer! Learn more about the Volunteer Long Trail Patrol.

Bark Mulch Packers
Mulch Packers carry 40-50 lb. bags of bark mulch into backcountry shelters over rugged terrain for use at composting privy sites. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare for backpacking trips. Scheduling is flexible to meet your needs. Contact us for more information.

Volunteer with Hikers

Barnes Camp Visitor Center
GMC, in partnership with Smugglers’ Notch State Park, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Lamoille County Planning Commission, is seeking volunteers to staff the historical Barnes Camp at Smugglers’ Notch this summer and fall. Volunteers who love to meet new people and share their knowledge of the cultural and historical significance of the area are needed. Barnes Camp will be open as a visitor center each weekend from Friday, May 25, 2018 – Monday, October 8, 2018. Contact us for more details.

Shuttle Drivers
With limited public transportation in Vermont, long-distance hikers often need a hand to get to trailheads. Volunteer shuttle drivers help hikers gain access to the trail or make it home after their journey. You may charge for gas. Contact our Visitor Center for more information.

GMC Outreach Ambassadors
Volunteers are needed to represent the GMC at various festivals, events, and gatherings throughout the state. No experience necessary – just a love for the Long Trail and willingness to share information with the public! Contact us if you are interested!

Volunteer Your Creative Skills

Long Trail News Writers
If you enjoy writing about the outdoors, issues facing the hiking community, or like the challenge of writing assignments, become a contributor to GMC’s quarterly magazine. Please contact Jocelyn Hebert to propose story ideas.

Designers, Illustrators, Artists, & Photographers
Help keep GMC print and digital materials looking fresh by contributing your creative works to the GMC. A variety of mediums are welcome. Contact Jocelyn Hebert for more information.

Other Opportunities

Thursday Office Volunteers
Help with a wide range of administrative projects on Thursdays at the GMC headquarters. Experience not necessary. Just contact us and come join the fun.

Corporate Volunteering:
If your organization is interested in volunteering with the GMC, please contact us to learn more about the program.

Volunteer with your Section:
Check our Calendar of Events for work hikes organized and led by your local GMC section. Joining section work hikes is a great way to meet other GMC volunteers and give back to your section of trail!  The Section Leaders’ Handbook and Trip Leader’s Handbook are valuable resources for information about volunteering with your GMC section.

 

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Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning

Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning

April 19, 2018

Have you dreamed of hiking the 272-mile Long Trail?  Whether you want to thru hike it in one go (taking an average of 20-30 days) or hike it in sections (finishing it in one year or a lifetime), you're still what we call an "End-to-Ender" when you're done.  Over 5,000 hikers have registered their … Read more

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Mission

The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
802.244.7037 | 802.244.5867 fax | Email GMC

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Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm
Except Tuesday, 11am to 5pm

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