Trail Crew – Volunteer

Come work with us on the Appalachian Trail!

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 –  3; July 6 – 10; July 13 – 17; July 20 – 24; August 3 – 7; August 10 – 14; August 17 – 21; and August 24 – 28.

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.  

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.