Volunteer Opportunities
Ohio’s trail needs you
Interested but not sure where to start?
We have opportunities for everyone! Just fill out the Buckeye Trail Association’s volunteer application. The Volunteer Director will reach out to set up a virtual meeting and discuss options.
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Whatever your skills, schedule, or hiking experience, there’s a way for you to make a difference. From hands-on trail work to behind-the-scenes support, your time helps protect and celebrate the Buckeye Trail.
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ORC Hike Organizer
Ohio River Chapter (ORC) / Chapter Opportunities & Leadership
Hike OrganizerThe Hike organizer plans and leads safe, enjoyable hikes on the Buckeye Trail and associated routes. This role helps connect people to the trail, build community...
Sawyer Work Days
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
Sawyer Work Days The BTA occasionally coordinates work days for volunteer certified sawyers to travel to an area in great need. Extra hands (known as "swampers") are needed for...
Scout/Youth Project
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Other Volunteer Activities
Serenity Grove Trail Maintenance
Little Cities of the Forest Chapter (LCOF) / Chapter Opportunities & Leadership
These monthly events help women in recovery discover the outdoors and the Buckeye Trail. We welcome your kindness in helping them learn about the forest. Please read the full...
TWC Chapter Records and Communications Officer
The Wilderness Chapter (TWC) / Chapter Opportunities & Leadership
The Records and Communications Officer is responsible for: Maintaining a permanent written record of each meeting of the membership and Leadership Committee, which shall be...
TWC Hike Organizer
The Wilderness Chapter (TWC) / Chapter Opportunities & Leadership
Hike OrganizerThe Hike organizer plans and leads safe, enjoyable hikes on the Buckeye Trail and associated routes. This role helps connect people to the trail, build community...
Work Parties
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
Work parties are a great opportunity to learn from our highly skilled BTA volunteer trail building crew. Scheduled weekend and week-long work parties around the 1,400+ miles of...
LCOF Chapter Chair
Little Cities of the Forest Chapter (LCOF) / Chapter Opportunities & Leadership
The Chairperson presides at all meetings, directs the activities of the Chapter, and acts as spokesperson for the Chapter and chief liaison to BTA Board of Trustees. The...
Request a new volunteer role: If you’re a committee or chapter leader and would like to propose a new BTA volunteer role, please complete our Volunteer Role Request Form. The Volunteer Director will contact you to discuss next steps.
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