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To find a volunteer opportunity, choose the location closest to you from the list below. (View the MAP for details.) Click on the name of the location for more information.

Don't live within driving distance of the Trail? Don't worry. Trail crews and other programs are active Trailwide - and are a great option for volunteers who don't live within driving distance of the Trail. Choose a section you'd like to visit or the "Trailwide" option.

Trail wide Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) map Maine - North Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) map Maine - South Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) map Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) map New Hampshire Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) map Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) map Randolph Mountain Club (RMC) map Vermont Green Mountain Club (GMC) map Massachusetts AMC Berkshire (AMC-Berk) map Connecticut AMC - Connecticut Chapter (AMC-CT) map

New York New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC) see more infoThe New York-New Jersey Trail Conference partners with parks and organizes volunteers to create, protect, and promote more than 1,800 miles of public trails. map New Jersey New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC) see more infoThe New York-New Jersey Trail Conference partners with parks and organizes volunteers to create, protect, and promote more than 1,800 miles of public trails. map Pennsylvania - East Wilmington Trail Club (WTC) see more infoThe Wilmington Trail Club (WTC) maintains over 7 miles of the A.T. near the Delaware Water Gap. They are also an active group of hikers, paddlers, bikers, and skiers. map Batona Hiking Club (BHC) see more infoBased in Philadelphia, the Batona Hiking Club maintains 8.6 miles of the A.T. near Stroudsberg, PA and the Delaware Water Gap. They are active hikers - leading several hikes a month. map AMC - Delaware Valley Chapter (AMC - DV) map Philadelphia Trail Club (PTC) map Allentown Hiking Club (AHC) see more infoBased in Allentown, PA, AHC maintains a section of the A.T. as well as local trails. AHC also coordinates and leads local hikes - all are welcome! map Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club (BMECC) map Mountain Club of Maryland (MCM) map Pennsylvania - Central Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club (SATC) map York Hiking Club (YHC) map Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club (CVATC) map Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) map Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) map Maryland Mountain Club of Maryland (MCM) map Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) map West Virginia Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) map Virginia - North Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) map Virginia - Central Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (ODATC) map Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) see more infoBased in Norfolk, VA, TATC maintains a section of the A.T. and other local trails in the Tidewater area. TATC also leads hikes and other excursions. map Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club (NBATC) map Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) see more infoBased in Roanoke, VA, RATC is responsible for maintaining most of the A.T. between Crandon, VA and Blackhorse Gap north of Roanoke. The club also leads hikes for members. map

Virginia - South West Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) see more infoBased in Roanoke, VA, RATC is responsible for maintaining most of the A.T. between Crandon, VA and Blackhorse Gap north of Roanoke. The club also leads hikes for members. map Outdoor Club of Virginia Tech (OCVT) map Piedmont Appalachian Trail Hikers (PATH) map Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club (MRATC) map Virginia - East Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (ODATC) map Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) see more infoBased in Norfolk, VA, TATC maintains a section of the A.T. and other local trails in the Tidewater area. TATC also leads hikes and other excursions. map Tennessee East Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club (TEHCC) map Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) see more infoBased in Asheville NC, CMC maintains 400 miles of trail including 93 miles of the A.T. along the NC/TN border starting at I-40. CMC has an active Trail building program and leads 175 hikes each year. map Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (SMHC) see more infoBased in Knoxville, TN, the SMHC maintains over 100 miles of the A.T. from Wesser, NC through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SMHC is also a hiking club. map North Carolina North West Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club (TEHCC) map Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) see more infoBased in Asheville NC, CMC maintains 400 miles of trail including 93 miles of the A.T. along the NC/TN border starting at I-40. CMC has an active Trail building program and leads 175 hikes each year. map North Carolina South West Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (SMHC) see more infoBased in Knoxville, TN, the SMHC maintains over 100 miles of the A.T. from Wesser, NC through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SMHC is also a hiking club. map Nantahala Hiking Club (NHC) see more infoNHC, based in Franklin NC, maintains 60 miles of the A.T. from the Georgia border to Wesser, NC. NHC is a hiking and maintaining club, and also works with youth. map Georgia - North Georgia Appalachian Trail Club (GATC) see more infoAtlanta based GATC maintains 75 miles of the A.T. in north Georgia, from Springer Mountain to the N.C. line. GATC is also a hiking and backpacking club. map

     

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Details Skills/Interests A.T. Hiker -Dayhike/Overnight A.T. Hiker - Long Distance/2000 Miler Backpacking/Hiking/Camping Cleanup Clearing Brush/Yard Work Construction/Carpentry Cooking/Preparing Food for Groups GPS/Map Reading Monitoring - Trail Corridor Orienteering Shelter/Facilities Maintenance Tool Maintenance Trail Building Trail Crew Leader Trail Maintenance Trail Rockwork Advocacy/Working With Local Government Greeting/Assisting Hikers Trail Greeting/Assisting Hikers Visitors Center/Office Leading Hikes Planning/Attending Outreach Events Public Speaking Publicity – Media Releases/Displays Training/Leading Workshops Working with Youth/Schools Forest/Plants Invasive Species Monitoring Invasive Species Removal/Restoration Visitor Impact Water Quality Wildlife Accounting/Budgeting Advocacy Artistic/Graphic Design/Photography Board/Committee Member Computers - Data Entry/General Competence Computers - IT/Hardware Computers - Database Design Fundraising Legal Services Marketing Newsletter Office/Clerical Retail/Cash Register Website Design Writing/editing/proofreading Archeology Biology Botany Ecology Engineering First Aid/CPR Forestry Geology GIS/Mapping Hydrology Research/Field Work Sawyer – Chainsaw/Crosscut Saw Trail Design Hit "Ctrl" to choose more than one skill.     Program category Administrative Support ATC's 2013 Biennial Conference Environment - Air Quality Monitoring Environment - Forest and Plant Monitoring Environment - Visitor and Impact Monitoring Environment - Water Quality Monitoring Environment - Wildlife Monitoring Information and Outreach Volunteers Land Trust Monitors Leadership/Governance National Trails Day Organizational/Administrative Support Pro Bono Professional Support Publications/Maps Ridgerunner - Hiker Assistance/Outreach Trail - Maintenance Trail - ATC Trail Crew Trail - Club Trail Crew Trail - Shelter/Facility Maintenance Trail - Corridor Boundary Monitors Trail/Club Outreach   Opportunity type Project Ongoing Training/Workshop Internship Meeting Event

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