Volunteer Opportunities
AMC volunteers get people outdoors and help them gain experience and expertise in protecting the natural places we love. Volunteers also support activities, programs, and goals throughout the region.
Open Chapter opportunities, such as committee chairs, program leads, and long-term commitments, are listed below. See our Volunteer Activities page for volunteer-led activities (e.g., trail work, campsite maintenance, wildlife monitoring, etc.).Open Positions
Click or tap on the Volunteer links to learn more, check availability, and/or sign up for opportunities.
Chapter Secretary
Join us to support the smooth operations of the Chapter! The Chapter Secretary is a key member of the Chapter Executive Committee and maintains records of the Chapter's official business, including meeting minutes, the committee roster, and the Chapter annual report.Chapter Vice Chair
Are you someone who likes to see the big picture? AMC's Western MA chapter is seeking a volunteer to serve as our Chapter Vice Chair. Spend time getting to know our Chapter's operations and how the larger AMC organization works while preparing to take over the role of Chapter Chair.Chapter Membership Chair
Are you a "people person" who enjoys personal networking, meeting new people and planning events? AMC's Western MA chapter is seeking a volunteer to serve as our Membership Chair.Conservation Committee Chair
Join us to collaborate with volunteers and staff to maintain a vibrant conservation presence in Western Massachusetts!Types of Volunteering at AMC
AMC volunteers range from informational speakers, program guides and committee members to trip leaders, camp stewards, and trail minders. See all AMC-wide volunteer opportunities on the AMC website.The Western MA Chapter is organized into activity committees, each of which operates semi-independently. Volunteer positions vary by committee and include chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer, committee chairs, and coordinators.
Information volunteers greet guests, orient them to the facility, and offer advice about hiking trails, outdoor gear, and activity programming. They also provide information about conservation and natural history, and promote the AMC mission and membership.
Program volunteers assist trip leaders with multi-day programs, such as Member Welcome Weekends and Chapter training workshops.
Volunteer speakers offer evening programs for lodge guests and visitors and presentations during special events such as FallFest, gatherings, and workshops.
Volunteers of the Western Massachusetts Chapter maintain the Appalachian Trail and the New England Scenic Trail in Massachusetts. Volunteers maintain trails by working on directed group projects or by adopting a 2-4 mile section and working individually. Other volunteer opportunities exist to monitor corridor boundary lands or natural or cultural heritage resources. Contact the trail committees to learn more or volunteer. By volunteering for trail work, you combine your passion for being outdoors with protecting the environment. Give back to the trails you enjoy with this hands-on opportunity.
Volunteer naturalists draw on their own expertise to provide outreach at Noble View Outdoor Center. Naturalist programming includes leading evening programs and nature walks. Volunteer Naturalists may also help guests with activity planning, orient them to the facility, and offer advice about hiking trails, outdoor gear, and backcountry safety.
Whether out on a day trip or leading a backcountry expedition, trip leaders take on many roles at once, from decision-making and group dynamics to risk management and conservation practices. Trip leaders are required to be AMC members and possess experience and proficiency in their selected activity. Not only will you provide a much-needed service to your community, but you'll also make many life-long friendships as an AMC trip leader.