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Published 12/9/25 9:48AM

Trail Scout

Diakon Community Services | AmeriCorps Seniors
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cogan Station, PA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    December 10, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    June 7, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT-4
    Commitment Details:
    Times and days are flexible. Preferred times between 8 am and 1 pm on weekdays one day a week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to walk up to 5 miles, wear hiking boots with ankle support and water bottle. Dress appropriate for the weather including winter. This is an outdoor all season opportunity.

    Description

    Trail Scout

    Looking for someway to give back to the community, get some exercise and spend time outdoors. This is an opportunity for you.

    Park in Cogan Station with over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails has use of a trail scout to monitor trails. This will include looking for downed trees and limbs. Removal of small limbs and twigs. Reporting to park managers large limbs that need removal. Inspect and report signs of erosion, and trash. Report location of graffiti or damage on trails, signs, picnic tables and benches. Take photographs of the park during seasonal changes.

    Enjoy the outdoors.

    Location

    On-site
    1769 Caleb's Creek Road, Cogan Station, Pennsylvania, US

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