Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program at Mount Major

 

View of the lake from the summit of Mount Major with a hiker's boot and text that reads Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program.

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An INFORMATIONAL SESSION is coming up on JUNE 17th, 7-8pm.

Details about the program and training process will be provided with time for questions.

CLICK HERE to register for this online session.

The Forest Society is proud to continue meaningful visitor outreach efforts at Mt Major by continuing to grow a fresh volunteer program. The Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program (VTOP) at Mount Major began in 2022. Volunteers engage and share information with visitors at the Mt Major trailhead parking area under our new pavilion. Our program is modeled after the highly successful Trailhead Stewards Program in the White Mountain National Forest and the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Trailhead Stewardship Program. 

Forest Society property sign for Mount Major next to informational pavilion and parking lot collage with other scenic views of the summit and from the lake of the mountain.

Training is provided in online modules with a final training with a veteran VTOP member during the April-November season. Volunteer training includes basic information about Mount Major, visitor engagement, Leave-No-Trace etiquette, and share the message of HikeSafe & Recreate Responsibly.

  • ENGAGE WITH PEOPLE
  • TALK ABOUT HIKING
  • PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
  • SHARE A POSITIVE MESSAGE

Volunteer shifts are flexible, you can schedule on your own terms & you can have fun engaging with trail users!

Read more about the experience from VTOP participants:

"Reshaping the Mt Major Experience with VTOP"

More information can be found on the VTOP resource page HERE.

To sign up to become a VTOP volunteer, use this VTOP Volunteer Interest Form.

Made Possible By:

The 2023 Volunteer Trailhead Outreach Program was made possible by a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant provided by AmeriCorps via Volunteer NH with the intention of strengthening nonprofit organizations to recruit and retain volunteers to meet critical community needs. The New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation also provided support. Thank you!