The Buckeye Trail is guided by volunteers who plan, organize, and lead behind the scenes.
Committee and team work helps the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) grow, stay organized, and serve communities across the state. If you have skills in leadership, fundraising, outreach, planning, mapping, technology, or communications, there’s a place for you. Most roles are remote-friendly and welcome new voices.
How committees support the trail
- Contribute your professional skills or lived experience to a statewide cause.
- Help guide the BTA’s mission and long-term strategy.
- Stay connected and make an impact, even if you can’t be out on the trail.
- Work alongside dedicated volunteers who care about Ohio’s outdoors.
Browse leadership and special skills roles
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Land Stewardship Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Preservation Committee
The Land Steward Volunteer would work to create comprehensive Land Management Plans for one or more of the following properties: Pretty Run Preserve near McArthur, OHBallinger...
Map Team Field Data Collector
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Map Team
Outdoor
Map Team Member
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Map Team
The Map Team Member supports the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) by helping maintain accurate and up-to-date trail mapping resources. This role assists with collecting field data...
Membership Committee Member
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Membership Committee
The Membership Committee Member helps strengthen and grow the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) by supporting membership recruitment, retention, engagement, and policy development...
Scout/Youth Project
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Other Volunteer Activities
Trail Preservation Committee Community Relations Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Preservation Committee
The Community Relations Specialist will work establish and maintain positive relationships with public and private landowners. The ultimate goal for this role is to support and...
Trail Preservation Committee Historian
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Preservation Committee
The BTA Historian will work to create a digital catalogue of the Buckeye Trail historical artifacts that are stored at the BTA office in Shawnee, OH. The historian will also aid...
Trail Preservation Committee Member
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Preservation Committee
The Trail Preservation Committee works to establish and maintain a permanently protected corridor for the Buckeye Trail. Committee members support land conservation efforts...
Trail Preservation Committee Specialist
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Preservation Committee
Position OverviewThe Trail Preservation Specialist helps protect and expand the Buckeye Trail’s long-term trail corridor by identifying opportunities for trail preservation...
Trail Town Coordinator Trainee
Administrative BTA Committees and Teams / Trail Towns
We are looking to boost our Trail Town Program and start training a new Trail Town Coordinator. The Trail Town Coordinator is responsible for furthering the development of the...
Committees and working groups
Membership Committee
Supports member retention, engagement, and growth. Builds a strong and welcoming community of trail supporters.
Board Resource Committee
Recruits and prepares new trustees. Defines Board of Trustees roles and oversees onboarding with support from staff.
Development Committee
Works with staff to build fundraising strategies, develop donor relationships, and support grant applications.
Trail Management Team
Coordinates trail development and maintenance across the state. Shares tools, expertise, and guidance with chapters and Section Supervisors.
Map Team and E-Map Subteam
Maintains official trail maps and digital resources. Ideal for volunteers who love cartography, GIS, or attention to detail.
Scholarship Committee
Promotes and manages the BTA scholarship program. Oversees outreach, application review, and award selection.
Trail Preservation Committee
Focuses on protecting the Buckeye Trail permanently through land acquisition and conservation easements.
Hiker Experience Working Group
Improves the trail user experience through programs like hiking challenges, patch development, and guided hikes.
TrailFest Team
Plans and organizes the annual TrailFest event in partnership with the host community and chapters.
Committees and working groups
Membership Committee
Supports member retention, engagement, and growth. Builds a strong and welcoming community of trail supporters.
Board Resource Committee
Recruits and prepares new trustees. Defines Board of Trustees roles and oversees onboarding with support from staff.
Trail Management Team
Coordinates trail development and maintenance across the state. Shares tools, expertise, and guidance with chapters and Section Supervisors.
Scholarship Committee
Promotes and manages the BTA scholarship program. Oversees outreach, application review, and award selection.
Hiker Experience Working Group
Improves the trail user experience through programs like Trail Angels, hiking challenges, and guided hikes.
Trail Promotion Committee
Leads outreach and marketing efforts that grow awareness and support for the trail.
Development Committee
Works with staff to build fundraising strategies, develop donor relationships, and support grant applications.
Map Team and E-Map Subteam
Maintains official trail maps and digital resources. Ideal for volunteers who love cartography, GIS, or attention to detail.
Trail Preservation Committee
Focuses on protecting the Buckeye Trail permanently through land acquisition and conservation easements.
TrailFest Team
Plans and organizes the annual TrailFest event in partnership with the host community and chapters.
How to get involved
Not sure where to start?
Fill out the volunteer application form or email volunteer@buckeyetrail.org and we’ll help you find the right fit.
