What is a Trailhead Ambassador?

Community volunteers that serve as a friendly, informative welcome committee to trail users.
Educate trail users about Leave No Trace information, including trail specific information to improve public safety and protect the natural resources.
Serve as volunteer representatives for land managers and partner organizations, identifying emerging trail issues and visitor concerns to pass along to the Land Manager Representative.

Complete an online 1-hour volunteer training and orientation, see volunteer training schedule (link) to sign up.
Completely fill out all required volunteer applications, agreements, and timesheets.
Participate in a minimum of two, four-hour shifts in a single season (May to October). Shifts run from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Arrange reliable transportation to and from the trailhead.
Age restrictions: Volunteers must be 18 years or older to be a trailhead ambassador.

Trailhead Ambassador swag (t-shirt, etc.)
A free Northwest Forest Pass after completing 24 hours of volunteer service on US Forest Service lands.
A free Discover Pass after completing 24 hours of volunteer service on Washington State Parks and/or Washington State Department of Natural Resources lands.
Personal satisfaction gained by educating others to recreate safely and responsibly.
Personal satisfaction gained by protecting the public lands you love.
Experience in community outreach and public engagement
Opportunity to win special awards and prizes at the Trailhead Ambassadors End of the Season Celebration.

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