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Volunteer Interest Form

There are many ways to give back to the North Country Trail through volunteerism, from trail building and maintenance to outreach and advocacy and beyond. No matter your skills or interests, we have an opportunity for you.

This form is intended for brand-new volunteers who have not yet made contact with the NCTA or a local Chapter.

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Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Email
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone
Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year
Are you a current NCTA member?
At-large or with a Chapter
- Yes, I am a member
- No, I am not a member
- I was once a member but am not currently
If you are a current Chapter or Affiliate member, which Chapter or Affiliate?
How did you first learn about the North Country Trail Association?
Select all that apply
- northcountrytrail.org
- NCTA email communication
- Social media
- NCTA booth/event
- Family/friend
- Local media (newspaper, radio, TV)
- Other
If you selected Other for the previous question, please provide details.
Volunteer Interests and Experience
What type of commitment would you be most interested in / available for?
Select all that apply
- Select All
- Ongoing volunteer work (regular commitment, as needed)
- Short-term projects
- Volunteering as part of a group
- Volunteering on my own
What areas of work interest you?
Select all that apply
- Select All
- Trail maintenance
- Trail building
- Crew leadership
- Hike leading
- Marketing/outreach
- Special event support
- Administrative support
- Leadership committee(s)
- Landowner outreach
- Legal assistance
- GPS/GIS support
- Other
If you selected Other for the previous question, please provide details.
Are you interested in volunteering in a specific location?
If so, please list the state(s), and other details like county/counties, region(s), specific public land segments (e.g. Manistee National Forest), etc.
Do you have experience in any of the following:
- Select All
- General trail maintenance
- New trail construction
- Trail design and layout
- Landowner outreach
- Hiking/backpacking skills
- Graphic design
- Nonprofit leadership
Select all that apply
Briefly describe your experience.
Current certifications:
- CPR / First Aid
- Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder
- Other
If you selected Other for the previous question, please provide details.
What do you hope to take away from your time volunteering with the NCTA?
If you would like to receive the Blue Blaze Bulletin, please enter your email:
Monthly newsletter with general news about the North Country Trail and Association.
If you would like to receive Trail Talk, please enter your email:
Volunteer newsletter distributed three times each year with both trail-wide and regional news, training opportunities, and more.
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The North Country Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The tax identification number is 38-2423480. View the state disclosure statement at northcountrytrail.org/transparency.