Volunteer

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Burlington section of the Green Mountain Club, please let us know.

Outings:Lead others where you want to go”

  • Lead or co-lead outings (hike, bike, paddle, other)
  • Plan outing schedule
  • Help organize picnics, slide shows, potlucks
  • Organize overnight trips
  • Suggest outings. Write below.
  • How to become a trip leader

Trail/shelter maintenance: “Mud, sweat, and satisfaction”

  • Maintain Long Trail and side trails
  • Maintain shelters
  • “Adopt” a section of trail
  • “Adopt” a shelter
  • Prepare refreshments for trail/shelter crews

Membership: “Meet new people”

  • Contact new members
  • “Host” a membership table at special events
  • Assist with bulk mailings (daytime)
  • Organize volunteers

Special events: “Becoming stewards of the Long Trail”

  • Develop a field ecology curriculum
  • Assist with winter hiking/camping
  • Introduce others to hiking/family hiking

Ridge Lines: “Be creative”

  • Plan newsletter
  • Write news and features
  • Contribute ideas
  • Prepare mailings (evening)

Computer skills: “Help us organize”

  • Word processing
  • Database development
  • Web site content development

Other skills and interests