Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in becoming an STA Volunteer.   Volunteers are the backbone of the Sheltowee Trace Association and Kentucky's Long Trail - Without them the Trace  would not have been built nor would it be managed as it is today. Volunteers serve on committees and blaze and maintain not only the trail but the Club's spirit as well. The number of volunteer opportunities in the Forest and with the STA are numerous.   The STA's goal in 2011 is to see 2,000 volunteer hours or more committed to the Trace.

On the Trace - Trail volunteers build, relocate, and design trails, clear blowdowns, and repair shelters and trail structures.  Volunteers can join a STA Trail Crew for routine maintenance activities, serve on the trail committee, volunteer as a sawyer, trail crew leader, become a trail or shelter adopter, monitor the Sheltowee Trace protective corridor,  or lead interpretive hikes and overnight adventures.

In the STA Office  - Volunteers assist in all aspects of STA program areas including communications, fundraising, grant writing, membership development, volunteer coordination and development, and more. 

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CURRENT VOLUNTEEER OPPORTUNITIES ON THE TRACE   -  Here is a list of upcoming planned volunteer opportunities or volunteer jobs within the STA.   You do not have to be a member of the STA to volunteer.  To volunteer just send an email to volunteer@sheltoweetrace.org with your name, email address, phone, mailing address and the date and name of the project where you want to help.   Volunteers need to dress according to the weather and the conditions of the work planned.  No flip-flops.  Shoes should be the type that you will wear into the woods hiking, biking or riding.  Tools and safety gear in most cases will be provided.   

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE STA -  Here is a list of upcoming planned volunteer opportunities or volunteer jobs within the STA.   You do not have to be a member of the STA to volunteer.  To volunteer just send an email to volunteer@sheltoweetrace.org with your name, email address, phone, mailing address and the date and name of the project where you want to help.   

• Webmaster / Designer  -  A volunteer who will, working with the Executive Director,  maintain and improve this website.
• Volunteer Coordinator - This volunteer position coordinates the activities of the organization’s volunteers in order to supplement staffing needs and get community members involved in the organization’s mission. Responsibilities of this position include recruiting, training and managing volunteers.  Duties include advertising for, recruiting and screening volunteers; providing orientation and training for volunteers; tracking volunteer performance; providing on-going support; and keeping record of volunteer activities.