Trail Stewards volunteer independently in coordination with Willamalane staff and are required to complete an average of 8+ hours/month or 100 hours/year volunteer service.
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable working independently
- Moderate to high activity level. Volunteers should have physical fitness and the ability to hike with gear to the designated trail areas, which may include elevation changes and varied terrain and distance ranging from 2-10 miles.
- Experience in outdoor skills preferred.
- Ability to safely perform trail maintenance using hand tools such as loppers, hand pruners and folding saws.
- The minimum time commitment for this role is 8+ hours/month average (100 hours annually).
- Volunteers must be able to communicate proactively and use email and phone
- All Trail Stewards must attend an on-site orientation and receive training from Natural Resources staff. See below for more information.
As a Trail Steward for Willamalane, you’ll help maintain and improve trail conditions using basic tools. We will provide all the training and equipment you need. Join us in making a lasting impact across Willamalane’s parks and natural areas. Please inform the Volunteer Coordinator of any accommodations you may need, or health concerns you have.
Parks that have Trail Steward Opportunities are:
- Clearwater Park
- Dorris Ranch
- Eastgate Woodlands/Whilamut Natural Area
- Georgia Pacific Natural Area
- Lively Park
- Weyerhaeuser McKenzie Natural Area
- Willamette Heights
Required Training: All Trail Stewards must attend an on-site orientation and receive training from Natural Resources staff. This training will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026, and includes instruction on volunteer conduct (RECS), trail maintenance protocols, manual tool use, and safety procedures. To remain active in the program, each volunteer is required to complete at least one training opportunity per year.
If you have any questions or need support responding, reach out to Maggie O'Driscoll maggie.odriscoll@willamalane.org or 541-852-8766.
Thank you for your commitment to Willamalane trails!
