Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society's mission is "Empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience". We envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. We will achieve this vision by empowering all communities to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience; advocating for the protection and expansion of hiking spaces; fostering trail stewardship; and collaborating with partners whose strengths are complementary.
At our core, we are a community of hikers, or more simply, a community of people who more broadly share a love of foot (or assisted) travel outside along paths, trails, sidewalks, and more. However, we know that being able to move freely outside is not an opportunity available to all communities. Issues of systemic oppression, including, but not limited to, racism, sexism, colonialism, ableism, ageism, bigotry against LGBTQIA-2, and more, have prevented individuals and communities from readily having financial and proximity access to hiking and trails, feeling safe and welcome while hiking, and seeing their identities and values reflected in the hiking community and outdoor industry. To ensure we are truly moving toward our vision where everyone feels a sense of belonging in the hiking community, it is our responsibility to understand and address historic and current barriers, disadvantages, and mistreatment experienced by people as they hike or consider hiking. It is our responsibility to serve as a catalyst for positive change in service of a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI) hiking community.
Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society's mission is "Empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience". We envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to…
Volunteer Opportunities | Location | Date Posted |
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Volunteer Vacation - North Country National Scenic Trail, MN | Cohasset, MN | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Mammoth Cave National Park, KY | Edmonson County, KY | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Wayne National Forest, OH | Pedro, OH | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Sherwood Forest State Natural Area, TN | Sewanee, TN | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Eagle Cap Wilderness, OR | Enterprise, OR | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Bitterroot National Forest, MT | Ravalli County, MT | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - AdventurUs Women at San Juan Islands National Monument (All Women+ Crew) , WA | Friday Harbor, WA | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Eldorado National Forest, CA | Pioneer, CA | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Shenandoah National Park, VA | Luray, VA | February 28, 2024 |
Volunteer Vacation - Sheep Mountain, WY | Cody, WY | February 28, 2024 |