There are different ways a volunteer can contribute to the trail depending on how much free time you have. The Pine Mountain Trail Conference has created two different programs for volunteers:

Volunteer Vacations: Longer trips that have been put together by the American Hiking Society (AHS) in conjunction with the Pine Mountain Trail Conference. On an AHS Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins and shelters. In the process, you meet new people, explore canyons, peaks and valleys, enjoy quiet evenings around a fire and come home refreshed and rejuvenated. Volunteer Vacations are more fun than work!

Weekend Getaways: Designed for those who work a full time job. Volunteers arrive at a campsite prepared by conference members on Friday night. Saturday the volunteers proceed to a worksite on the trail for a full day of trail maintenance, and return home on Sunday.

Upcoming Volunteer Events:
June 8-14, 2008. PMTC Alumni Week-long Volunteer Vacation. The event will be held at the Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan Co. For more information, email Shad at sbaker@email.uky.edu. RSVP Required!

Sept. 21-27, 2008. Sept. 21-27 Sierra Club Volunteer Vacation. More information will be posted soon.

May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 29, 2008. Weekend Getaways. These events are designed for those who work a full time job. In warmer weather, volunteers can come in on Friday evening; camp at a site we have prepared, work on Saturday and return home on Sunday. For more information, email Shad at sbaker@email.uky.edu. RSVP Required!!