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Volunteer With Us

Help keep our trails beautiful and thriving.

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Ways You Can Help

Within the Trails Committee, a variety of volunteer positions and subcommittees are available.
Click on any role to learn more.

  • Key Duties 

    • Lead the Trails Committee and its meetings.

    • Coordinate trail planning, projects, and volunteers.

    • Manage annual budgets and long-range trail planning.

    • Communicate with the FFG Board and Community Club staff.

    • Present recommendations, reports, and funding requests.

    • Support the maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of community trails.

  • Key Duties

    • Assists the Chair in the leadership and operation of the Trails Committee.

    • Leads committee meetings in the Chair's absence.

    • Request and deposit the quarterly payment into the Operational Fund.

    • Reviews and approves committee expenditures, reimbursements, and trail project expenses.

    • Maintains financial records and coordinates required payment documentation.

    • Serves as the Chair's successor and prepares to assume the Chair position when needed.

  • Key Duties

    • Records and maintains minutes for all Trails Committee meetings.

    • Documents attendance, discussions, action items, and committee recommendations.

    • Prepares and distributes meeting agendas in coordination with the Chair and Vice Chair.

    • Distributes draft and approved meeting minutes to committee members, liaisons, and administration.

    • Maintains committee records and supports effective communication among committee members and leadership.

  • Key Duties

    • Leads and coordinates volunteer trail crew work sessions and special projects.

    • Plans and assigns trail maintenance, construction, and improvement activities.

    • Conducts safety briefings and promotes safe work practices on all projects.

    • Trains and orients new volunteers on trail work procedures and tool use.

    • Oversees trail crews, tools, equipment, and safety supplies.

    • Evaluates trail conditions and identifies maintenance, repair, and improvement needs.

    • Provides recommendations on trail projects, budgeting, and long-range trail planning.

    • Serves as the on-site leader for volunteer trail work and field operations.

  • Key Duties

    • Create and post updates on official trail social media platforms.

    • Share photos and short videos from trail work sessions and events.

    • Promote volunteer opportunities, group hikes, and trail meetings.

    • Provide periodic updates on trail activities, conditions, and related news.

    • Coordinate with local newspapers and community outlets for trail stories.

    • Prepare brief announcements for electronic billboards and community displays.

  • Key Duties

    • Maintain an accurate inventory and mapping of all trail emergency location markers.

    • Ensure updated marker maps are available to local first responders and emergency services.

    • Verify that trail marker locations are correctly identified and clearly documented.

    • Coordinate updates when trails are added, modified, or rerouted.

    • Periodically review marker accuracy through field verification or trail reports.

    • Support communication between Trails Committee and emergency response partners as needed.

  • Key Duties

    • Serve as the primary communication link with state park partners and external agencies.

    • Coordinate messaging, planning, and updates for the annual marathon and other trail-related events.

    • Share relevant event requirements, schedules, and updates with the Trails Committee and coordinators.

  • Key Duties

    • Keep kiosk information accurate, current, and easy to read.

    • Support public awareness of trail safety and environmental stewardship.

    • Maintain a clean and professional presentation at all trailheads.

    • Ensure all posted materials align with Trails Committee guidance.

  • Key Duties

    • Manage and update website content and daily information.

    • Post updates on trail conditions, events, and announcements.

    • Coordinate website inquiry emails and route requests appropriately.

    • Ensure information is accurate, current, and consistent across pages.

    • Support overall website performance and usability.

    • Coordinate with Trails Committee, Fairfield Glade Committee and Liasson's of the trail to ensure site accuracy.

    • Report statistics of web site usage.

  • Key Duties

    • Maintain organized storage of all Trails Committee digital files and records.

    • Ensure consistent folder structure and file naming conventions.

    • Manage backups and protect data from loss or corruption.

    • Control access and permissions for shared drives and systems.

    • Archive outdated or inactive records in accordance with retention needs.

    • Support retrieval of documents, photos, and reports as needed by committees or coordinators.

  • Maintenance Lead

    • Coordinates all Trail Adopters

    • Receives notifications of needed maintenance 

    • Performs maintenance work or delegates to crew members

    • Works in conjunctions with the Trail Crew Lead to conduct routine maintenance

    Trail Maintenance Crew - short list of volunteer duties.

    • Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs

    • Clear fallen trees and debris

    • Trim vegetation and maintain trail corridors

    • Use hand and power tools when trained

    Trail Adopters - short list of volunteer duties.

    • Hike assigned trails at least once per month

    • Report safety concerns, damage, or maintenance needs

    • May perform light work such as litter pickup or minor trimming, leaf blowing

Additional volunteers are also needed to help:

  • Construct benches

  • Build and install trail signs

  • Post trail blazes

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