volunteer programs

Wild Alabama’s volunteer programs invite people of all experience levels to play an active role in protecting our National Forests and wilderness areas. Through hands-on stewardship, education, and trail work, volunteers help care for these special places while building skills, community, and a deeper connection to Alabama’s wild lands.

Volunteer Wilderness Rangers

Volunteer Wilderness Rangers patrol wilderness trails, greet visitors, offer education to fellow hikers, and monitor trail conditions to help protect these special places.

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Forest Ambassadors

The Forest Ambassadors Program helps create a safe, welcoming, and informed experience for visitors to the Bankhead and Talladega National Forests, especially at popular trailheads and high-use recreation areas. Forest Ambassadors serve as friendly, knowledgeable points of contact—sharing maps, answering questions, and offering guidance to help visitors enjoy these public lands responsibly.

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Legacy Trails

The Legacy Trails Volunteer Program is Wild Alabama’s hands-on stewardship program dedicated to maintaining and improving trails across Alabama’s public lands. Through organized workdays, volunteers help protect natural resources, strengthen trail sustainability, and ensure safe, enjoyable access for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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helping hands

From campsite rehabilitation, waterfall cleanups, roadside cleanups, and litter removal to watershed protection, invasive species removal, and glade restoration, Helping Hands volunteers help keep high-use areas clean, healthy, and welcoming.

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