A.T. Volunteer Recognition Request for Scouting

The Volunteer Recognition Program

The Comprehensive Plan for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail includes a definition of the Appalachian Trail that states: “The body of the Trail is provided by the land it traverses, and its soul is in the living stewardship of the volunteers and workers of the Appalachian Trail Community.” The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the federal agencies are very proud of the volunteer commitment to protect and manage the Trail.

This recognition program is offered by the ATC and the NPS-Appalachian National Scenic Trail park office (APPA) as a means of thanking Scouts who contribute to the A.T. through volunteer service.

Scouts (boy, girl, or venture), Troops, Order of the Arrow Lodges, or Eagle, Silver or Gold scouts who complete A.T. related projects are entitled to receive a letter of appreciation from ATC’s Senior Director of Partnerships and Trail Operations recognizing their contributions that accompanies a certificate from NPS Appalachian National Scenic Trail Superintendent and Appalachian Trail Conservancy President.

How to Nominate Scouts for a Volunteer Recognition

For a Scout to be recognized as an A.T. volunteer, they must have signed on to the Volunteer Service Agreement of the A.T.-maintaining club, and the club must have approved the project and supervised as appropriate.
A trip leader or Eagle Scout completes the below form
Requests are reviewed by the Volunteer Relations staff at ATC on an ongoing basis. Please allow up to 3 months for review, approval, and processing.

Scout and Club Information

Please select the A.T. club you worked with:

Name of club officer who approved or supervised the project:

First Name

Last Name

Scouting Point of Contact Name (trip leader or Eagle Scout):

First Name

Last Name

Group Name and Organization/Affiliation, including council:

Scouting Point of Contact Address and Contact Information

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone

This email address will receive a confirmation email with a copy of this request upon submission.

Date of project completion:

Scouting Project Information

Briefly describe the project / work day and what work was accomplished

How many scouts participated in the volunteer activity?

How many adult scout leaders participated in this volunteer activity?

How much time did each scout or leader work on this project (include planning time, if applicable)?

(Optional) List the names and ages of participants

Share your story:

To share your photos with ATC, please send them to volunteer@appalachiantrail.org.

Note that ATC will not publish any pictures that do not include appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the given task. Group photos before or after work day may be published if volunteers are not wearing PPE. Thank you!

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