This section lists clubs and agencies where an individual may volunteer to act as principle caretaker.  Clubs which have adopted trails/shelters and conduct work trips as a group are listed on other panels. 

Volunteer Trails, PO Box 298, Gorham, NH 03581
 

AMC Trail Adopter's Handbook (pdf)
 

Need to attend workshop on basic maintenance skills including blowdown removal, side cutting, drainage cleaning, and NY state trail specifications.

ADK
PO Box 867
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-3441

New Jersey Morris County Park Commision

Adopt-A-Trail Program

http://www.co.morris.nj.us/transportation/BikePed/bikeped-adoptatrail.asp

The Morris County Park Commission welcomes volunteers to build and maintain trails. Equipment, tools and training are provided. Individuals, families, or groups and organizations are welcome to adopt-a-trail. For details about this program, call 973-326-7604.

 

OHIO State Parks

http://www.dnr.ohio.gov/parks/volunteer/default.htm

To Adopt-A-Trail, contact the park of your choice and let the manager know of your desire to help. A list of park addresses and phone numbers is included at this site. A volunteer contract agreement which specifies the guidelines of the program will be signed by adopters and the park manager.Volunteers who choose to Adopt-A-Trail will receive training and instruction on proper trail maintenance techniques. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided. A sign will be placed at the entrance to each adopted trail indicating the trail adopter's name(s).

Great Smoky Mountains Volunteer Caretaker Program

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.715469/k.E966/Volunteer.htm
e-mail: atc-gntro@atconf.org

ATC, P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802
704/254-3708.

The Appalachian Trail Caretaker Program is intended to improve the "A.T. experience" in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The A.T. caretaker program is run jointly by the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (SMHC), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC). Caretakers must be approved by all three entities. A training session is provided. The Caretaker will backpack in to either the Icewater Spring, Russell Field, Silers Bald, or Tricorner Knob A.T. shelters, as assigned.
The caretaker will meet with Trail and shelter users and share appropriate information about Park regulations and proper Leave No Trace backcountry practices; perform maintenance on the A.T. and its side trails within 5 miles either side of the home shelter, including cleaning trail drainage, mowing and clipping, and small blowdown removal; maintain A.T. shelters and their privies, including simple basic cleaning and repairs, privy cleaning, and water source maintenance; monitor compliance with Park regulations and report any noncompliance (enforcement is not part of the job); and exhibit proper backcountry camping skills, including sanitation practices and removal of litter. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor. Written reports will be required of the caretaker.

VERMONT The Green Mountain Club

RR 1, Box 650 Route 100, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
802-244-7037
Volunteer Coordinator: Sandy Tarburton

Instruction on hut maintenance in given at the site

http://www.wvnet.edu/wvsta/

We have an "adopt-a-trail" program that allows individuals or groups to adopt sections of the Allegheny Trail. We NEED adopters.