Portland Trails is a small nonprofit making a big difference in Greater Portland.
We rely on a robust community of volunteers to help us maintain & build trails, run our annual events, and help out in the office. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Portland Trails!
VOLUNTEER ON THE TRAILS
Each year, nearly a thousand trail volunteers help maintain and repair the Portland Trails network. We're always looking for more hands to help us!
We have three opportunities to volunteer on the trails: Community Trail Volunteer Days, Group Trail Work Days, and our Trail Steward Program.
If you're volunteering with us for the first time, please read through our commonly asked questions.
Trail volunteer opportunities include:
- Community Trail Volunteer Days
We hold Community Trail Volunteer Days one Saturday a month, April through October. These are wonderful opportunities to give back to the trails, make a tangible difference in your community, and get to know your neighbors! Sign up for an upcoming volunteer day.
- Group Trail Work Days
Interested in bringing your office, class, or team out on the trails? A day of trail work is a great opportunity for team-building! Plus you'll be doing critical work to support local trails. Suggested donation amount, location, and type of project are dependent on the number of participants and available staff. Submit a request for a group volunteer day, and we will be in touch to schedule it!
- Trail Steward Program
Trail Stewards are committed, knowledgeable trail users who work alongside staff to ensure the trails are consistently maintained. The primary responsibility of a Trail Steward is to monitor one assigned section of trail weekly, keep track of any maintenance needs on their trail, and report back to Portland Trails. Daniel, Portland Trails’ Stewardship and Volunteer Coordinator, will train each Steward on what to look for and proper reporting methods. Submit an interest form today!
Thank you to our Trail Steward Program Partner Evergreen Credit Union, whose support has greatly enhanced our program.
VOLUNTEER AT AN EVENT
Our event volunteers are vital to the success of our annual events, including the East Bayside Trail Fest. Volunteers make it possible to host top-tier events for our community members.
There are no upcoming event volunteer opportunities at this time.
VOLUNTEER IN THE OFFICE
Our office volunteers keep the administrative side of Portland Trails running smoothly. Individuals, families, and groups all make great office volunteers!
If you're interested in volunteering in our office, please email with your name, contact information, and your availability. Our Office Administrator will reach out when volunteer opportunities become available.