Help us build, maintain, and promote the GDT!
The Great Divide Trail Association is primarily a volunteer-run organization, so we’re always in need of passionate individuals who love the outdoors. Even if you have just a few hours to give, it can make a big difference. There are always lots of ways you can get involved, including remotely and outside of peak-hiking seasons! So please reach out to us at volunteer@greatdividetrail.com and we’ll help match up your interests to existing needs.
Fill an Urgent Need
Ensuring Financial Capacity Committee – Secretary
Are you curious about how the Great Divide Trail Association funds itself and have a knack for organization and note-taking? The Ensuring Financial Capacity (EFC) Committee is looking for a Secretary to help record meeting minutes and support activities like grant writing, sponsor outreach, and fundraising campaigns.
Trail Protection & Advocacy Committee – Secretary
Are you passionate about protecting wild places and interested in learning how advocacy and land use decisions shape the Great Divide Trail? The Trail Protection & Advocacy (TPA) Committee is seeking a Secretary to help take meeting minutes, organize documents, and support key initiatives.
Organizational Excellence Committee – New Members Wanted
Do you love strategy, problem-solving, or improving how organizations work? The Organizational Excellence Committee (OEC) helps the GDTA grow stronger through governance, planning, and organizational development. We’re looking for new committee members who can bring expertise or enthusiasm in areas like policy development, succession planning, risk management, or board effectiveness.
Outreach, Events, and Engagement Committee – Seeking New Members
Love hiking and the GDT? Interested in helping us spread the news about this wonderful trail? The Outreach, Events, and Engagement committee is seeking new members to help us get the word out.
- Communications – help us write content, proofread our Blogs and Pathfinder Newsletter, monitor and engage with our social media channels.
- Merchandise – help identify the next best GDT branded merch, and get it into the stores and into the bags of hikers.
- Events – help us run one event, or help coordinate all the different events. Every extra hand goes a long way.
Youth Group Coordinator
Did you know that part of the GDT origin story comes from a proposal by the Girl Guides of Canada? The GDTA has always been looking for ways of connecting new audiences to the wonders of the Great Divide Trail. We’re looking for a volunteer to help initiate new, and coordinate existing, relationships with youth groups along the trail corridor (and beyond!). If you have existing connections with a youth group, or an interest in helping the GDTA expand our connections to youth groups, this role might be for you.
Join a Committee
The GDTA has seven committees who work together to advance the mission of the GDTA, and they’re always looking for new ideas and new volunteers. No matter what your skills or interests are, the GDTA has a role for you.
Help out with Trail Work
Looking to get your hands dirty?
Every year, GDTA volunteer trail crews conduct trail maintenance on the GDT. Projects can include building, maintaining and improving trail tread, removing fallen trees, repairing and building bridges and trail structures, brushing and clearing vegetation, as well as blazing and signing the trail. We recruit young and old to give time and energy to maintain the GDT from Waterton to Kakwa. GDTA volunteers devote hundreds of hours to keeping the trail open. It is only with the support of members and volunteers that the Great Divide Trail experience is possible.
Trail maintenance trips are announced in the spring. Members get first dibs!
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help, but don’t see something that jumps out at you? Do you have an idea and are can put the time in to make it a reality? There are always ways you can contribute to the trail, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.