TRAIL GUIDE VOLUNTEERS
Lead with Heart, Inspire Community, and Embrace the Adventure!
WAC Trail Guides are the heart and soul of our nonprofit, embodying our core belief in empathy and empowerment. They are the faces of our mission, leading with compassion while inspiring others to socialize, exercise, and explore mother nature. We pride ourselves on our guides’ ability to help all women of all paces feel welcome and known. As a trail guide, you play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive community where women can thrive. In the process, you will build your own friendships and support network with the women you serve.
Trail Guide volunteers lead our free Saturday Adventurers and Wednesday Warriors group each week. We meet at 8:00am in the Spring/Summer and 9:00am in the Fall/Winter following the daylight savings calendar. Events last anywhere from 1-4 hours depending on location and activity. At each event, one guide leads while another stays in the back. This to make sure all members are safe and accounted for throughout our excursions. As a trail guide, you will also have an essential part in planning upcoming adventures for our members!
Requirements
- Must be able to lead one event every six weeks.
- Have a positive, outgoing attitude and cheerleading mentality to ensure fun and safety takes place.
- “Fast Pace” ability is not required for trail guides. We use guides for both the front and back of the group.
- Attend the Trail Guide Training Meeting (date TBD)
- Carry the WAC First aid kit and any other gear relevant to the activity.
- Wear your WAC-issued Trail Guide merch and nametag.
Trail Guide Responsibilities
- Prepare and hand out name tags and lead the customary get-to-know-you-question session at the start of each event.
- Be familiar with the trail you lead and have navigation downloaded in advance. Feel free to visit it the week before with your family or friends!
- Take pictures of all the fun and post on our social media.
- As a guide, it is important to make all our members feel known. Try to get to know each member and help others to do the same.
Join Our Movement!
Get involved and make a lasting impact! Applications for our empowering outdoor programs are open! Be a part of something meaningful and transformative as we revitalize village culture within our community. Together, we are creating a supportive, close-knit environment where women can explore, connect, and thrive! Seize the moment and be part of something extraordinary today!