The Buckeye Trail is guided by volunteers who plan, organize, and lead behind the scenes.
Committee and team work helps the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) grow, stay organized, and serve communities across the state. If you have skills in leadership, fundraising, outreach, planning, mapping, technology, or communications, there’s a place for you. Most roles are remote-friendly and welcome new voices.
How committees support the trail
- Contribute your professional skills or lived experience to a statewide cause.
- Help guide the BTA’s mission and long-term strategy.
- Stay connected and make an impact, even if you can’t be out on the trail.
- Work alongside dedicated volunteers who care about Ohio’s outdoors.
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Development Committee Content Creator (Photography/Videography)
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The Content Creator is responsible for capturing high-quality photos and videos that showcase the organization’s work, events, and impact. This role involves planning and...
Development Committee Corporate Partnerships Specialist (Trainee)
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The Corporate Partnerships Specialist (Trainee) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with corporate sponsors and partners. This role involves...
Development Committee Donor Relations Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing relationships with donors. The Donor Relations Coordinator thanks donors, provides them with updates on the organization’s impact...
Development Committee Event Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The Event Coordinator manages fundraising events from planning to execution. This role involves budgeting, venue selection, logistics, vendor coordination, and volunteer...
Development Committee Fundraising Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The Fundraising Manager implements fundraising strategies to sustain and grow the organization's programs and projects. They seek out corporate sponsors, private donors, and...
Development Committee Grant Writing Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The Grant Writer develops proposals to secure funding from foundations and government sources. This person conducts research on potential grants, writes compelling narratives...
Development Committee Marketing and Communications Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
This role develops and implements communication strategies to promote fundraising initiatives. The Marketing and Communications Specialist creates content for newsletters, social...
Development Committee Member
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Development Committee
The focus of the Development Committee is to develop fundraising strategies for the association. ResponsibilitiesThe Development Committee Member is expected to attend monthly...
Committees and working groups
Membership Committee
Supports member retention, engagement, and growth. Builds a strong and welcoming community of trail supporters.
Board Resource Committee
Recruits and prepares new trustees. Defines Board of Trustees roles and oversees onboarding with support from staff.
Development Committee
Works with staff to build fundraising strategies, develop donor relationships, and support grant applications.
Trail Management Team
Coordinates trail development and maintenance across the state. Shares tools, expertise, and guidance with chapters and Section Supervisors.
Map Team and E-Map Subteam
Maintains official trail maps and digital resources. Ideal for volunteers who love cartography, GIS, or attention to detail.
Scholarship Committee
Promotes and manages the BTA scholarship program. Oversees outreach, application review, and award selection.
Trail Preservation Committee
Focuses on protecting the Buckeye Trail permanently through land acquisition and conservation easements.
Hiker Experience Working Group
Improves the trail user experience through programs like hiking challenges, patch development, and guided hikes.
TrailFest Team
Plans and organizes the annual TrailFest event in partnership with the host community and chapters.
Committees and working groups
Membership Committee
Supports member retention, engagement, and growth. Builds a strong and welcoming community of trail supporters.
Board Resource Committee
Recruits and prepares new trustees. Defines Board of Trustees roles and oversees onboarding with support from staff.
Trail Management Team
Coordinates trail development and maintenance across the state. Shares tools, expertise, and guidance with chapters and Section Supervisors.
Scholarship Committee
Promotes and manages the BTA scholarship program. Oversees outreach, application review, and award selection.
Hiker Experience Working Group
Improves the trail user experience through programs like Trail Angels, hiking challenges, and guided hikes.
Trail Promotion Committee
Leads outreach and marketing efforts that grow awareness and support for the trail.
Development Committee
Works with staff to build fundraising strategies, develop donor relationships, and support grant applications.
Map Team and E-Map Subteam
Maintains official trail maps and digital resources. Ideal for volunteers who love cartography, GIS, or attention to detail.
Trail Preservation Committee
Focuses on protecting the Buckeye Trail permanently through land acquisition and conservation easements.
TrailFest Team
Plans and organizes the annual TrailFest event in partnership with the host community and chapters.
How to get involved
Not sure where to start?
Fill out the volunteer application form or email volunteer@buckeyetrail.org and we’ll help you find the right fit.
