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.
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CRC Work Party
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
Work parties are a great opportunity to learn from our highly skilled BTA volunteer trail building crew. Scheduled weekend and week-long work parties around the 1,400+ miles of...
Events - MRC Subaru Outdoor Experience
Actively Recruiting - Events / Chapter Events
About the Event Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience is the Midwest’s premier outdoor adventure festival, which began in 2005, now attracts over 15,000 people each October to...
Events - Blue Blaze Festival
Actively Recruiting - Events / Chapter Events
Trail runners and hikers will be visiting the New Straitsville section for a 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, or 10-mile hike on the Buckeye Trail. This event is held on National Public...
Events - CRC Western Reserve Racing's Best of the West
Actively Recruiting - Events / Chapter Events
Help the Crooked River Chapter raise funds by volunteering at Western Reserve Racing's Best of the West event at West Branch State Park. Funds raised through donations go to the...
Events - LCOF National Trails Day Trail Maintenance
Actively Recruiting - Events / Chapter Events
Trail Work Opportunity on National Trails Day During Blue Blaze Festival: Please come join us to give back by working on the Buckeye Trail, North Country Trail, and American...
Events - TrailFest 2026 Volunteers
Actively Recruiting - Events / BTA Events
Buckeye TrailFest 2026 Salt Fork State Park September 10-13Click the link above to learn more details about this year's TrailFest or to register to attend the event.Volunteers...
LCOF Work Party
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
What is a Work Party?Work parties are a great opportunity to learn from our highly skilled BTA volunteer trail building crew. Scheduled weekend and week-long work parties around...
North Country Trail Association - New Trail Construction
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
In eastern Ohio, the North Country Trail is routed along roads for almost 68 miles. We are currently building a two mile new segment of trail along the Little Beaver Creek River...
Sawyer Work Days
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
Sawyer Work Days The BTA occasionally coordinates work days for volunteer certified sawyers to travel to an area in great need. Extra hands (known as "swampers") are needed for...
Work Parties
Actively Recruiting - Events / Work Parties / On Trail
Work parties are a great opportunity to learn from our highly skilled BTA volunteer trail building crew. Scheduled weekend and week-long work parties around the 1,400+ miles of...
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.
