Volunteer Opportunities
Share your passion and knowledge by connecting people to the outdoors.
Get involved by helping to maintain and repair public trails, leading a trip, sharing your skills, speaking up for conservation, or participating in community science. Hands-on options abound in every corner of AMC.
Volunteer Naturalist
Location: Maine and New Hampshire
Draw on your expertise and provide guests with naturalist programming at AMC lodges and backcountry huts. Programs often include leading nature walks and evening programs. Support guests with activity planning, offer advice about hiking trails, outdoor gear, and backcountry safety.
Alpine Stewards
Location: New Hampshire
Provide outreach to help protect the fragile alpine ecosystem above tree line on Franconia Ridge and Mt. Washington. Alpine Stewards engage with hikers about Leave No Trace principles, alpine ecology, trail conditions, and backcountry safety. Alpine Stewards also monitor alpine plants and may perform light trail maintenance.
Volunteer Trip Leaders
Location: You decide! Opportunities range from local to international trips
Provide much-needed opportunities for your community by leading outdoor activities locally and beyond. Whether it’s a day trip or a backcountry expedition, bring your expertise in the outdoors and strong decision-making skills to become an AMC trip leader. It’s all about getting outside and connecting with others who love the outdoors as much as you do.
Volunteer-led Camps & Cabins
Location: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut & New York
From Knubble Bay in Maine to New York’s Long Island, you can partner with a group of volunteers to manage a series of camps and cabins in beautiful settings offering a range of amenities. From full-service and seasonal camps to year-round and self-service options, these camps and cabins depend on volunteers to support these unique places.
Information Volunteers
Location: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey & New York
Welcome and help orient guests to AMC facilities and offer advice about hiking trails, outdoor gear, and activities. Share your knowledge and promote the AMC mission and membership.
Trail Volunteers
Location: Throughout AMC's region, from Maine to Virginia
Partner with AMC staff to maintain, build, and repair trials. By volunteering for trail work, you combine your passion for being outdoors with protecting the environment. Give back to the trails you enjoy with this hands-on opportunity.
Evening Speakers
Location: New Hampshire
Become an AMC speaker and offer evening programs for lodge guests and visitors. Evening programs highlight priority topics like local culture and arts, White Mountain natural history, New England adventures, and international travel and cuisine.