Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Projects

Volunteers are at the heart of how ABWF shows up for the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness and the communities that surround it. From educating hikers as Trail Ambassadors, to pulling weeds at local trailheads, to swinging pulaskis and sharing meals around the campfire during summer trail maintenance projects, volunteers add power and passion to all we do.

Register at our new “Volunteer Hub” to make signing up for future projects and trips a snap.

  • Trail Projects

    Our wilderness trail projects are where stewardship and adventure collide. Each summer season we host six or more work trips into the backcountry to maintain trails, restore habitats, or collect data. These range from single day events, through a long weekend to week-long. Care to join us?

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  • Citizen Science

    Our two citizen science programs provide opportunities for volunteers to contribute to our growing body of knowledge about how people interact with the wilderness, and what resources are available to help them do so in a safe and responsible way. Our expanded Solitude Monitoring program addresses significant capacity issues following recent cuts in USFS funding and staff.

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  • Trail Ambassadors

    Across the country, wilderness areas are receiving more visitation. Our trained Trail Ambassadors provide hikers with information and tools they need to care for their surrounding environment, and remind even experienced backcountry users of practices that are too often overlooked.

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  • Community Events

    Throughout the year, we host a variety of volunteer opportunities and events around the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and surrounding communities. From weed-pulls to clean-up days, and skills demos to wilderness lectures, there is something for everyone. Bring a friend or make one!

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2025 Volunteer Projects

Use search bar to filter by type: “Solitude” : “Trail Project” : “Weeds” : “Education”
Or, filter by length: “Single-Day” : “Long-Weekend” : “Weekdays” : “Week-long”

Why We Volunteer

  • "...fantastic way to give back"

    "Being off-grid and under the stars during a 5-day trail project with like-minded people was a fantastic way to give back to the AB wilderness that's captivated me for years."

    — Julie Rae, Red Lodge, MT

  • "The trip was a huge success..."

    “The trip was a huge success. The ABWF was extremely knowledgeable and our leader was fantastic. The meals were delicious and the scenery surreal.  We were able to help with trail clearing and weed pulling which will greatly benefit the ecosystem.” 

    — Colby McCoy, Trail Stewardship Volunteer from Schreiner University

  • "...most rewarding experiences of my life..."

    “Volunteering with ABWF has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I had the chance to not only work in a beautiful place, I had the opportunity to meet and work with incredible people from all over the country.”

    — Marco Lopez, Pinedale, WY