Welcome to TEHCC’s Volunteer Page! No experience necessary!
Since 1925 the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has been leading the management and conservation of the Appalachian Trail and its landscape—a sanctuary from the modern world where nature thrives and people can connect with its transformative power. Each year, the A.T. landscape draws millions of visitors, serves as a critical wildlife corridor and refuge for thousands of diverse species, and plays a vital role in driving climate resilience and economic vitality in neighboring communities.
There are also 12 shelters which need some regular TLC. While typically the shelters are overseen by the maintainers responsible for that section, it is possible to be simply a ‘Shelter Monitor’ only – without having responsibility for an entire section. This role would routinely check on the shelter condition, replace tools (broom, rake, shovel) and logbook as needed, removal build-up of ashes from fire ring, haul out trash, refresh graffiti board (if present), etc. For more information, please contact Renee Messina at atmaint@tehcc.org.
Weather permitting, the club has a weekly outing with a dedicated core of volunteers – usually on Thursdays. This group accomplishes tasks typically beyond the scope of individual section maintainers due to the strength in numbers. Many of these events are for those who like to get dirty in digging new trail to address a problem, rehabbing old trail, moving a rock or two, repairing shelters, etc. For more information, please contact Carl Fritz, Greg Kramer, and Joe Morris at shared atvolunteer@tehcc.org account.
Every second Saturday from March to November, also weather permitting, a group will meet and enjoy a hike in the woods while performing minor maintenance on a section, such as repainting blazes, cutting back brush growing along the trail, or checking on a shelter. For more information about ‘Hiking with Tools’, please contact Tim Stewart for our Saturday Maintenance crew at saturdaymaint@tehcc.org. A recap video for the 2023 outings with typical activities is posted on YouTube. Please note when cutting brush and woody growth with hand tools that a hardhat and eye protection are to be worn due to hazards including flying brush and sharp tools.
No experience is necessary on these adventures. Good personal physical condition is beneficial as several miles of hiking might be required.
Come out and join the fun. We look forward to meeting you soon!