TKO’s Trail Ambassador Program places volunteers at popular trails in the Columbia Gorge, on Mt. Hood, and along Oregon’s coast. Volunteers give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around hiking safety and etiquette, Leave No Trace, responsible use of public lands, and more. There are multiple ways to be an Ambassador – scroll down to learn more!
Trailhead Ambassadors are friendly folks excited to engage with trail users just heading out on their adventures. These volunteers set up a table at some of the most popular trails in the Columbia River Gorge, on Mount Hood, and along the Coast to help and educate visitors on topics like Leave No Trace, wayfinding on the trail, safety, and more!
You can even volunteer as a Trailhead Ambassador with a team! Bring your group of friends, family, or coworkers, and spend the day together supporting trails by engaging with trail users, hiking, and cleaning up the trail. Click below to learn more!
Wilderness Ambassadors are a special type of volunteer. Experts at public engagement and education, these adventurous folks head out on some of the most beloved wilderness trails on Mount Hood and in the Columbia River Gorge to share Leave No Trace principles, hiking etiquette, and trail stewardship with trail users. Click the link below for more info!
Start by taking the online Trail Ambassador Training!
And sign up for our monthly Trail Ambassador Newsletter to receive program updates and event notices!
TKO manages the extremely popular OregonHikers.org. We are always on the lookout for dedicated folks from around the state who are interested in helping to edit and curate this amazing, volunteer-built resource. Apply to be a Field Guide Editor today!
Trail Ambassadors has been a collaborative effort from the start. This program is built on the foundational idea that nonprofit partners, agencies, and the public are more powerful together than apart. This program is the result of many years of hard work from the partners listed here. TKO works with an extensive network of partners to support this program. We are always excited to partner with new volunteer groups who might be look for skills training, or new land managers who might be looking for field support.
Email volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org for more information on TKO programs.
Or contact us at:
Trailkeepers of Oregon
P.O. Box 14814
Portland, Oregon 97293
(971) 206-4351
Trailkeepers of Oregon
P.O. Box 14814
Portland, OR 97293
(971) 206-4351