Trail Stewardship Volunteer Sign-Up 2025 | Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

TRAIL
STEWARDSHIP
VOLUNTEER
SIGN-UP
2025

TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP 2025

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Job Description ▼

Trail Crew Volunteer

Purpose:

The trail system of the Salt Lake Ranger District sees upwards of 5 million visitors each year. Without volunteers, maintaining this trail system would be nearly impossible. Volunteers improve our trails, help protect the environment of the canyons, assist the CCF's Trail Crew in their professional role, and generally further our collective mission to steward the watersheds of Big, Little, and Millcreek Canyons.

The work is physical and can include long hikes, moving heavy objects, carrying equipment, and repetitive tool use. The work will be directed by the CCF Trail Crew in compliance with the U.S. Forest Service. A typical volunteer day begins at 8am and lasts until noon.

This is hard (but fun!) manual labor that includes risk. It is imperative that each volunteer show up mentally and physically prepared.

Please read below for what you'll need to volunteer with CCF this season.

Time and location:

Volunteers will meet CCF staff at the Big Cottonwood Canyon overflow parking lot at 8am across from Alpha Coffee in Cottonwood Heights to receive details for the day. Volunteer days last until noon.

Trail work is done within Millcreek, Big Cottonwood, or Little Cottonwood Canyon and along the Wasatch Front. The exact trail(s) for the volunteer day are dependent on many conditions and considerations. While we intend to inform volunteers ahead of time on the location details, such plans are always subject to change.

Transportation:

CCF cannot provide vehicles for volunteers, but we encourage all volunteers to try their best to carpool to the work site . Traffic and parking pressures in the canyons can be very high. If volunteers have a vehicle they are willing to use for carpooling, we will arrange carpools each morning from the BCC Overflow Lot.

Physical requirements:

- Capable of hiking over varied and uneven terrain

- Capable of lifting heavy objects safely

- Capable of using tools appropriately and for extended periods of time

- Capable of being exposed to changing environments and weather conditions

- Capable of properly representing skill level to CCF staff

Experience requirement: None! As long as volunteers show up prepared, CCF staff will provide all necessary instruction.

Age requirement: 12 + (Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the duration of their volunteer work).

Key Responsibilities:

- Arrives mentally and physically prepared for the work day

- Follows the instructions given by the CCF Trail Crew or USFS

- Assists the CCF Trail Crew in the jobs outlined

- Follows training given by the Trail Crew in safe and effective tool use

- Adheres to the policy of “safety first” when working among crew members, other volunteers, and trail users

- Practices Leave No Trace ethics to protect the natural environment of the work site

- Communicates any health concerns or physical limitations to CCF prior to volunteer day

- Notifies the Trail Crew of any injuries, concerns, or any need to leave the work site early

What to bring:

WATER – At least 2 liters of water. There is no place to fill water at our sites.

CLOSED-TOED SHOES – Boots or other sturdy footwear are required. Volunteers without safe footwear will not be allowed to participate.

SUNGLASSES/EYE PROTECTION – While swinging tools, all volunteers must wear eye protection. This could mean prescription glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses.

WORK GLOVES – Gardening gloves, bike gloves, or leather work gloves will all work fine. Just make sure that they are well-fitting and sturdy enough to withstand moving rocks and protecting your hands from sharp tools. Hand injuries are the most common trail work injury. Please help us keep our volunteers safe by showing up with adequate gloves.

LONG PANTS – Working in shorts is disallowed by the USFS.

APPROPRIATE LAYERS – Please check the weather and be prepared for changing conditions.

FOOD – Please pack an appropriate lunch and snacks for a day of manual labor.

SUN PROTECTION

PERSONAL FIRST AID SUPPLIES – Including medication for personal medical conditions/allergies.

BACKPACK – Volunteers should not expect to have access to personal vehicles during the day.

By registering to volunteer with CCF, you are assuming the responsibility and risk of this activity. CCF does not carry health or liability insurance for volunteers. By registering to volunteer, you are agreeing that your own insurance will be used in case of accident or injury

I have read the position description, and I understand my role as a Trail Crew Volunteer. *

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Volunteer Waiver, Rights and Responsibilities ▼

CCF Volunteer Waiver

IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM RELATED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, I, THE UNDERSIGNED, ACKNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATE AND AGREE THAT:

Risk of injury from activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and,I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERS, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.

If I observe any unusual significant hazard during my participation, I will remove myself from the hazard and bring the hazard to the attention of the nearest CCF official immediately and,I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COTTONWOOD CANYONS FOUNDATION, their officials, board members, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASEES), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss of damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I authorize CCF to: take photographs and/or video clips for the purpose of production, whether by film, videotape, magnetic tape, digitally or otherwise; make copies of the photographs and recordings so made; use my likeness for the purposes of education, promotion or advertising of the programs and services of CCF. I extend this permission to legitimate partners of CCF. There will be no restrictions on the number of times my likeness may be used. Also, unless otherwise stated, there will be no restrictions to the geographical distribution of images.

I acknowledge that I am not to be compensated for the use of my image. I understand the terms described in this waiver. I am over 18 years of age and have the authority to sign this contract and grant the rights given under this waiver or if I am a minor my parent/guardian has signed below.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

By clicking "I Agree" you are electronically signing this CCF Volunteer Waiver. *

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Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities

Volunteers have the right to:

- Be given assignments that they are capable of carrying out.

- Receive adequate training and support in order to fulfill their role successfully.

- Feel like their time is being valued.

- Contribute ideas and suggestions that could potentially improve their program or role.

Volunteers have the responsibility to:

- Represent CCF and uphold its NON-POLITICAL stance in a professional and appropriate manner.

- Bring questions, concerns, and problems directly to a member of CCF staff, so that they can be properly addressed.

- Recognize that CCF has the right to dismiss a volunteer for inappropriate behavior, after careful and justifiable review.

Background Checks

Some volunteer positions with CCF require background checks, specifically positions where volunteers come in contact with vulnerable populations, such as children. If the position you are volunteering for requires a background check, you will be contacted to provide your personal information.

By clicking "I Agree" you are electronically signing that you understand and agree to the Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities. *

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Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) ▼

Please read the following 2024 JHA (Job Hazards Analysis):

I have read and understood the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and am hereby signing it electronically. *

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301b Volunteer Service Agreement ▼

Please read the following 301b Volunteer Service Agreement:

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I have read and understood the 301b Volunteer Service Agreement (Trail Stewardship Volunteer, Group Leader: Emily Salle, AGREEMENT# (OF-301A box21): 25-VS-110419001-0004, OMB Control Number 1093-0006), and am hereby signing it electronically. *

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