Volunteering
About Volunteering
The Bruce Trail needs you! After enjoying the gifts the Bruce Trail has to offer, many people have decided to give something back. The Bruce Trail is made possible by the work and dedication of more than 1,500 volunteers.
As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to help secure the Bruce Trail, be part of a team, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteering with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club allows you to choose from a variety of opportunities with various levels of commitment. From trail to board of directors, volunteers typically commit between four and 16 hours per month.
The numerous volunteer opportunities include trail maintenance and monitoring; leading hikes as a hike leader; working for publicity, social media, membership, landowner relations or land stewardship; sitting on the board of directors and more.
Get Involved!
We are so happy you're interested in volunteering with the Iroquoia Club. Here are some steps to get involved:
- Submit an online application
- Please note, we're always in need of general volunteers! Contact our Volunteer Director at iroquoiavolunteer@gmail.com and someone will be happy to talk to you
All Positions
Here is a summary below of all the positions and their general responsibilities and skills required for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club.
| Position | Purpose | Skills |
| President | Responsible for providing leadership and oversight on club direction and ongoing operations. Also development and promotion of the overall objectives and goals of the club. | - Leadership, relationship building - Good communication, organizational, networking and facilitation skills - Liaison with BTC |
| Board Positions | Board of director positions include: Land Owner Relations, Publicity & Public Education, Land Stewardship, Membership, Volunteering, Hiking, Social Media & Communications, Secretary/Archivist. | - Organizational skills, creativity, teamwork - Communication skills - All roles require technology & computer skills |
| Hike Leader | Leads hikes for members and non-members, plans routes, sets pace and points out areas of interest to hikers. Ensures safety of hikers. | - Knowledgeable about the environment, plants and animals - Knowledgeable about the hike routes - Good with leading people |
| Land Steward | Actively care for one of the properties that are owned or managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy. | - Good hiking skills and a willingness to learn, restore and conserve the natural health of the property, often through the removal of invasive species |
| Land Owner Ambassador | Develop relations with specific land owners. Help to identify new properties for purchase or trail access. | - Good relationship building and communication skills |
| Special Events Volunteer | Organize special events, such as annual End-to-End and Bruce Trail Day. Includes logistics, volunteers, refreshments, etc. | - Ability to talk to people about the Bruce Trail Conservancy - People person, ability to motivate volunteers |
| Trail Captain | Custody of a section of the trail to ensure it is clear and safe to hike, including maintenance |
- Ability to do basic trail maintenance - Good observation skills |
| Trail Maintenance Volunteer | Help with construction and repairs on the trail. Must be able to build various projects on the trail, such as bridges and stiles. | - Ability to work as a member of a team |
| Trail Monitor | Responsible to walk an assigned section of the trail and report issues. | - Good observation skills - Ability to walk regularly on the trail |
| Conservation Volunteer | Helps with restoration and conservation projects as needed that range from removing invasive species to planting native trees and flora, and everything in between. | Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently on small, specific assignments. |