Current Volunteer Opportunities
Trail Researcher
A volunteer is needed to develop a user friendly database of trails and footpaths of Ontario. This project can be completed from home and will not require travel. Ideal candidate has experience with database development, has a base knowledge of Ontario 's trail system, excellent oral communication skills and highly developed internet research skills.
Chairperson, Young Hikers Program Committee
The YHP Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Young Hikers Committee and the Youth Advisory Council. The YHP is designed to engage more youth in hiking and walking as a way to explore nature, to get physically fit, and to learn leadership skills. Position is ideal for a student currently enrolled in a relative field (education, recreation etc.) or someone with experience in developing and implementing youth based programs. Commitment is flexible and is primarily home-based.
Public Education Committee Members
Public Education Committee members are responsible for the Hike Ontario website, e-newsletter, public promotion, marketing, coordinating our participation in public events and for the promotion of Ontario Hiking Week, Spring Hike Day, International Trails Day and other special events across the province. Commitment and responsibilities are flexible and primarily home-based.
Fundraising Committee Members
Fundraising committee members are responsible for the implementation of a multi-faceted fundraising strategy that includes special events, direct mail campaign , corporate sponsorship and acquisition of project grants. Commitment is flexible and is primarily home-based.
Risk Management Committee Members
Risk Management Committee members are dedicated to pursuing best practices, providing sound advice and proactively engaging in and encouraging safe practices and education on trail issues. The committee also identifies threats to the ongoing operation of hiking trail associations and hosts workshops and information sessions on risk management issues and liability insurance. Commitment is flexible and is primarily home-based.
Certification Committee Members
Certification Committee members work together to build Hike Ontario as a trusted, valued and authoritative supplier of hiking and hiking related training programs and enable Hike Ontario to offer more courses to more people more widely across the province.
This means we're looking for people from all over the province, whether hikers or not, to:
- Offer your expertise to projects aiming to improve and develop certification administration, promotion and courses
- Join online meetings to stay current and add your voice
- Actively support administration and promotion of courses locally to you
- Be a training and/or certification course instructor (*candidates must be current and active Safe Hikers or Hike Leaders at the level they wish to teach)
We're a team that works together to help everyone on the team perform better. Commitment is flexible but focused on timely projects and tasks and is primarily home-based except for instructors who would travel within their home region to deliver courses.