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Chapter Vice Chair

Date: 01‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 31‑Oct‑2026
Activity: chapter officer
Difficulty: N/A
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Looking for the satisfaction of using your skills to help people Be Outdoors in western Massachusetts? Explore chapter governance in this support role, learning about all areas of the AMC Western MA Chapter, its activities, and the AMC organization.
AMC Western MA Chapter welcomes all interested candidates to inquire, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. The Chapter Vice Chair supports the Chapter Chair in leading the all-volunteer Chapter Executive Committee to advance the agreed-upon goals and serves for two consecutive years with the expectation that they will move into the Chapter Chair role after the Chair's two-year term. This position also serves as a liaison between the Chapter and the larger organization of AMC-with the Chair, they represent the organization at the local level and are an essential link between the staff, the Board of Directors, and the local Chapter members and volunteers.
Areas that the Vice Chair will, or might be, involved with include:
  • Attends and provides input in monthly Executive Committee meetings
  • Recruitment and nomination process for Executive Committee members
  • Event coordination, including Annual Meeting and Annual Planning Meeting
  • Other projects as agreed upon to advance the Chapter goals
  • Opportunity to attend weekend retreat at AMC property and AMC Summit with Chapter funds
  • Participates on the Chapters Committee (Chairs, Vice Chairs, Regional Directors, and Volunteer Relations staff), including attending meetings and providing input (three regular planning meetings, including two in person, and occasional online meetings due to organizational updates)
  • Coordinates with various Chapter committees as needed
Ongoing orientation is provided by the Chair, Regional Director, and Volunteer Relations staff!
Preferred qualifications:
  • Must be a member of the AMC or become a member before election
  • Organized, good communicator, willing to learn new things, willing to work with a diverse group of individuals; responds promptly to email and voice communications; is a team player
  • Attention to detail while maintaining a broad view of Chapter and AMC goals and needs
  • Access to a computer and some degree of computer proficiency for document management and information flow, or be willing to learn and utilize online resources
  • Enthusiastic promoter of the Chapter and the AMC!
Time commitment: ~5 hours per week.
AMC Western MA Chapter welcomes all interested candidates to inquire, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. We look forward to hearing from you at info@amc-wma.org. Thank you!
AMC's 12 chapters, run by volunteer Executive Committees, support the organization's mission on the ground by leading trips, offering outdoor skills and leadership training courses, and creating opportunities for conservation action and stewardship at the local level. These dedicated volunteers help activate their communities, often launching people on a path toward greater engagement with AMC's mission of protecting and enjoying the outdoors.

A.T. Group Outreach Coordinator

Date: 15‑Nov‑2024 ➢ 15‑Nov‑2025
Activity: committee work
Difficulty: N/A
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The MA Appalachian Trail Management Committee is seeking a Group Outreach Coordinator. The Coordinator would establish and maintain contacts with organized or sponsored groups that use the AT in Massachusetts with the objective of minimizing the impact of group use on the trail and trail facilities. Refer to the registration page for duties and the skills needed for this position.

Wildlife Transect: Beartown State Forest

Location: Great Barrington, MA
Date: 25‑Jan‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us to an area with a beaver dam that washed out several years ago. Will be interesting to see if beavers have reestablished the dam and how wildlife are using the area.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, and water; a hot drink might be nice to have. We'll be off trail most of the time.

MA A.T. Volunteer Gathering

Location: Cheshire, MA
Date: 08‑Feb‑2025
Activity: social
Difficulty: N/A
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This is an opportunity for all current, former and new A.T. volunteers AND folks who may be interested in volunteering for the Trail to chat, learn new information, help plan upcoming projects and generally have a great time talking about all things Trail. Lunch is on us. We'll have short breakout sessions on Trail Maintenance, Corridor Lands Monitoring, Natural and Cultural Resource Monitoring, Upper Goose Pond Cabin Caretaking and Overnight Site Adopting.
We'll also have a gear swap table and a free raffle of nifty stuff at the end of the meeting.

Wildlife Transect, Mt Everett Area

Location: Mount Washington, MA
Date: 18‑Feb‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us to an area we've not checked for wildlife activity before so there could be some interesting findings. We'll be off trail essentially all day. There's a good chance you will learn some new wildlife tracks and sign by participating in this activity!
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, water and a hot drink might be nice to have. Bad weather cancels.

Wildlife Transect, Clarksburg State Forest

Location: North Adams, MA
Date: 25‑Feb‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us back to the Clarksburg SF area. Our prior wildlife transect in the area on Dec 14 of last year did not get to the area along the east branch of Sherman Brook. So, that's where we will head on this occasion. As in the prior look in the area, it's a long hike uphill to the area of interest, so we will start a bit earlier than usual and likely won't be back to our vehicles until around 4PM.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, water and a hot drink might be nice to have. Bad weather cancels.

Wildlife Transect, Warner Hill Area

Location: Washington, MA
Date: 08‑Mar‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us to the A.T. lands east of Warner Hill. We did a transect in this area shortly after the property was added to our trail lands quite a few years ago. This summer while doing rare plant monitoring in the area we observed some interesting wildlife sign, thus our decision to return at this time to see how wildlife is using the area now. If you are new to the practice of wildlife tracks and sign, it's very likely you will learn some cool stuff about wildlife!
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, water and a hot drink might be nice to have. We'll be off trail most of the time.

Wildlife Transect, Mt Race, West Side

Location: Mount Washington, MA
Date: 18‑Mar‑2025
Activity: monitoring
Difficulty: N/A
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Our transect will take us to the AT lands on the west side of Mt Race, an area we've not explored before. If you are new to the practice of wildlife tracks and sign, it's very likely you will learn some cool stuff about wildlife and how they are using the area.
We'll be out all day so dress for winter conditions. An extra layer would be a good idea as our pace is slow. Bring lunch, snacks, water and a hot drink might be nice to have. We'll be off trail essentially the whole time.
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