Volunteer Opportunities

 

Make a visible impact and feel rewarded by volunteering for the NY-NJ Trail Conference on the trails! Available vacancies are listed below.


To volunteer with one of our Trail Crews, click here for crew schedules and information.


Click on a Volunteer Position to see the details of a vacancy and to apply.
Open Volunteer Position Description Location Old Location Posting Date
Appalachian Trail Corridor Monitor | New York and New Jersey

Have a passion for the Appalachian Trail? Become a monitor of the trail boundaries that surround this historic, beloved trail.

New York and New Jersey AT - Dutchess South, near Pawling Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Habitat Helper Gardening Leader |

Seeking passionate gardeners who are interested in helping lead Habitat Helper workdays at the Native Plant Garden in Mahwah, NJ!

 

 

Friday, March 8, 2024
Publications Author |

If you love writing and are passionate about the trails, join our Publications Committee's efforts to produce high-quality guidebooks and hike descriptions for the region! A Publications Author is responsible for creating new content or updating existing content for our guidebooks, maps, online hike descriptions, or other resources.

Monday, May 30, 2022
Publications Committee Member |

Do you have an interest in our maps and books and want to help with their production? The Publications Committee is a group of trail-loving volunteers who work hard to produce quality publications, and we could use your help!

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Publications Field Checker |

Get out on the trails and also help with our maps and books by becoming a Publications Field Checker! You can play an important role in the production of our maps and books by helping to review and verify maps, trail descriptions, and information about a park as part of a map or book project.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Publications Project Manager |

If you have an interest in helping to manage the production of a map or book, consider becoming a Publications Project Manager! The duties vary depending on the type and scope of each project, but the Project Manager plays a key role in organizing the project and seeing it through to completion.

Sunday, May 29, 2022
Roving Trail Team | New York and New Jersey

Looking for group volunteer adventures across our regions that are convenient for your schedule?

New York and New Jersey Monday, March 11, 2019
Stewardship Educational Content Creator Volunteer |

Help educate the public on topics including responsible recreation, native plant factoids, pollinator-friendly gardening, invasive species identification and prevention, and more!

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Trail and Ecology Volunteer |

Protecting our region's rich biodiversity one trail at a time!

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Trail Crew Member | New York and New Jersey

Join one of our Trail Crews for a day or a full season restoring and building sustainable trails for all!

New York and New Jersey Harriman Bear Mountain Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Trail Maintainer | New York and New Jersey

Become a part of the Trail Conference family and adopt a trail of your very own!

New York and New Jersey Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Trail Steward | Hudson Highlands State Park

Our volunteer Trail Stewards educate trail users about natural resource protection, trail safety, and Leave No Trace principles to protect our trails and landscapes in the Hudson Valley and minimize the need for First Aid and Rescues. 

Hudson Highlands State Park Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Trail Supervisor | New York and New Jersey

Trail Supervisors are a key part of the Trail Conference. They are the boots on the ground that oversee a team of Trail Maintainers and ensure the trails in their assigned area are maintained in good condition.

New York and New Jersey New York and New Jersey Monday, March 15, 2021