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Maine Trail Crew Seeks Volunteers!

June 29 @ 8:00 am - July 3 @ 5:00 pm

The Maine Trail Crew repairs steep, rugged, and degraded sections of the Appalachian Trail, helping to protect and preserve this treasured resource for future generations.

Volunteers (18+) are invited to apply to join our paid crew for one or more of the following sessions: June 29 – July 3; July 6 – July 10; July 13 – July 17; July 20 – July 24; August 3 – August 7

Projects run Monday morning through Thursday or Friday afternoon. Crew members must arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday before their session begins.

An enthusiastic and experienced staff looks forward to welcoming you and building trails together.  

COME WORK WITH US!   

MAINE TRAIL CREW 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 

What You’ll Do:

Projects focus on rebuilding and restoring heavily impacted trail sections. Crews use rigging equipment and hand tools to construct stone steps, install waterbars, improve drainage, and stabilize steep terrain.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome individuals 18 years or older from all backgrounds. Ideal crew members bring enthusiasm and positive energy, good physical health, adaptability and teamwork, willingness to follow instructions and safety guidelines, readiness to share camp chores.

Trail experience is helpful, but not necessary — we’ll teach you the skills you need.

Benefits:

  • Transportation to and from Maine air, train, and bus terminals
  • Tents and backpacks provided if needed
  • Housing, meals, and transportation to project sites
  • Days off at the Maine Trail Center in Skowhegan, Maine
  • Trail work training, including stonework skills
  • Camping along the Appalachian Trail
  • A Maine Trail Crew T-shirt
  • A meaningful Appalachian Trail Experience

Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/mSF7vyG3FwEpkrBK7

For more information or the volunteer application email:

coordinator@matc.org.

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