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*Summer 2024 | Parks Trail Ambassador | Natural Surface Trails Program*

Location:

Wheaton or Germantown area parks
MD 20902

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The Montgomery Parks Trail Ambassador Program is a volunteer service AND mountain biking recreational program for high school students. Students will work together completing hands-on trail improvement projects in the morning, and after lunch the team will develop biking skills through group bike rides. Learn trail etiquette, bike safety, and mechanics. Discover the fun, health benefits, and social interactions of group mountain biking rides!

There are two sessions to choose from:

June 17 - June 28, in Wheaton

July 8 - July 19, in Germantown

Review the Duties and Requirements, and then click on the Schedule Tab to choose either the first session or second session. After you apply, someone will be in touch to discuss the program further to make sure it is a good fit, and that you can meet the requirements.

Student Service Learning (SSL) hours approved!

Participants who complete the program will receive a new Mountain Bike and Helmet!

Space is limited. There are only 10 available spots for each session.
Review the Duties and Requirements above and then the Schedule tab to choose a session.

Website: https://montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/trail-volunteers/

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 15

Job type: Short-term (1-8 weeks)

Volunteer type:  Youth, Student Service Learning


This opportunity has multiple shifts see schedule tab to sign up.

Duties:
-Participate as a team in hands-on natural surface trail maintenance projects in a forest setting.
-Arrive on time at a pre-determined meeting location and follow safety instructions.
-Use tools to fix trails

Requirements:
-2 week commitment
-Wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes,
-Bring water bottle and lunch every day.
-Have fun while working together as a team on trail projects and bike rides!

Natural Surface Trails

Bob Turnbull

(301) 650-4369

Date: 06/17/2024

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Available Positions:  96

Description:

Sign up here to apply to this session in WHEATON. Actual program runs from 9 am to 3:30, hours for this shift reflect 4 hours of time volunteering! Although the shift allows more people to APPLY, there are only 10 spots available per session.

Location:

a park
Wheaton MD 20902

 

Date: 07/08/2024

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Available Positions:  98

Description:

Sign up here to apply to this session in GERMANTOWN. Actual program runs from 9 am to 3:30, hours for this shift reflect 4 hours of time volunteering! Although the shift allows more people to APPLY, there are only 10 spots available per session.

Location:

Germantown
MD

 


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