Volunteer
Volunteer for LRCT
LRCT has conserved nearly 30,000 acres in the Lakes Region in over 185 properties since the organization’s founding in 1979. All of the work to conserve and steward these lands and over 130 miles of trails would not be possible without the help of LRCT’s many tremendously dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. We also rely on the contributions of other talented and enthusiastic volunteers who assist with LRCT office activities and events.
Join our team of volunteers; we’d welcome and appreciate your help!
Ways to Volunteer for LRCT
Stewardship Volunteers
Stewardship Volunteers assist with resource management projects on LRCT’s owned properties. Stewardship projects include such activities as:
- Removing invasive plant species;
- Improving access areas for recreation;
- Repairing/installing trailhead kiosks;
- Working on habitat/land restoration projects;
- Maintaining existing trails;
- Constructing new trails;
- Marking trails with blazes and signs.
Projects are conducted through volunteer Workdays, and volunteers often work with LRCT Staff and AmeriCorps members. The time commitment is up to you. One day a year, one day a month – this is an area in which we can always use help.
With more experience, Stewardship Volunteers may become Trail Adopters or Property Adopters, who have responsibility for stewardship activities involving specific trails or properties.
Trail Adopters
Trail Adopters volunteer to monitor specific trails on a property, maintain the trail to ensure that it is in good condition for use by visitors, and report larger trail maintenance needs or issues to LRCT on an annual basis. Trail Adopters may be individuals or a group of people (e.g., civic groups, service leaning classes, hiking clubs, local businesses, or groups of friends). If you’d like to become a Trail Adopter or organize a team of Trail Adopters, please let us know.
Property Adopters
Each property owned by LRCT has at least one volunteer Property Adopter who regularly monitors the property, alerts LRCT staff about stewardship issues, and keeps a close watch on the conserved property. Property Adopters maintain trails (if present), identify needed projects, and work diligently to ensure that the protected property is carefully stewarded. Property Adopters are also responsible for completing an Adopter Report each
Looking to dip your toe in the water with a trail maintenance or terrestrial invasive species removal workday? Workdays are held at various LRCT properties mainly during the summer months. Head to our News & Events section of the website or click on the link below to find opportunities!
Office Volunteers
Office Volunteers assist with large mailings and other office tasks as needed. Office Volunteers may assist on a particular project or sign up to be called when needs arise.
Volunteer Information Form
If you are interested in volunteering for LRCT, please fill out our Volunteer Information Form below or by filling out our PDF. If filling out our PDF, you may either:
- Mail the completed form to LRCT at PO Box 766, Center Harbor, NH 03226; or
- Email the completed form as an attachment to us at lrct@lrct.org.
If you have any questions about volunteering with LRCT, please contact Land Recreation Manager Phil Croteau at pcroteau@lrct.org or (603) 253-3301 x102.