Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Volunteer Vacations
Be a part of caring for the Bob Marshall Wilderness by putting your boots on the ground and leaving your mark on the trails in the Bob! This year you can help the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation clear and restore trails in the Great Bear, Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas. As a volunteer you will get to explore the Wilderness and give back to the Wilderness. Plan almost nothing and pay hardly anything for your Volunteer Vacation this year!
Not able to grab a coveted volunteer vacation spot this year? Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has some incredible trip planning resources for you linked below.
Special Skills that May be Required or Helpful
You only need to be in good shape and bring the motivation to work. On the longer backpacking trips and especially the more strenuous rated projects, you should have some experience carrying a backpack and hiking long distances over rugged terrain. These projects are not a good way to gain this experience and suggest volunteering for one of the easier rated trips first. There are various trips for all ability levels and you can contact Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation to find an appropriate one for you. The BMWF crew leader will train each volunteer in trails maintenance skills! So no prior experience necessary.
Stipend or Expense Per Diem Available
We provide food, a knowledgeable crew leader, and often have volunteer pack support for projects.
Types of Volunteer Work Available
Wilderness Service Projects with the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation are a great way to get outside and give back to The Bob. For many of the projects, no prior experience is necessary. We ask that you come motivated to work, prepared to have fun, and ready to make the project a success. The projects range in length from weekend projects to weeklong backpacking trips.
Typical Size of Groups
Up to 15 people.
Appropriate Ages for Volunteer Opportunity
18-81 yrs old and 12-18 with a parent or guardian
Expenses Volunteer Should Expect
BMWF asks for a $75 refundable deposit. Food is provided for all trips and volunteer pack support is often provided to help haul group gear and food.
Additional Services
If you're not able to grab a coveted spot on a volunteer vacation and would like to explore the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has some incredible trip planning resources.