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Donate

Every dollar goes to work

CVTA is a true charity supported entirely by donations. (We sell nothing. We charge no fees.) Some times it just costs money to:

• secure public access for trails from landowners willing to sell
• buy construction material and rent equipment
• maintain signs, ditches, bridges, everything
• hire skilled people to build new trail
• pay staff to stay on top of all these moving parts

We do apply for and win competitive grants to help fund many of our projects. However, grants go only so far. It's donations from regular trail users that really make everything else possible.

All donors support the development of the trail

And you can count yourself a member to boot.

As a member you get:

• A really great trail that spans across Vermont and a sticker.
• Periodic notification of upcoming events along the trail.
• And members get to have a say in how CVTA is operated.

What you don't get:

• Sent a lot of junk mail. (We don't have the time.)

Everyone is welcome to use the trails and participate in activities. You don't have to be a member, but you are certainly invited to be!

A true charity

Cross Vermont Trail Association is qualified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions can be tax deductible. See our tax deductible FAQ for more context.

Major Gifts

We are lucky that sometimes people choose to make a significant investment in the future of the Cross Vermont Trail with a major gift. We are happy to talk with trail supporters who might be interested to explore this for themselves.

Multi year pledges - gifts in the form of appreciated stock - or other considerations - we are set up to work with whatever might make the most sense for you.

Larger gifts can be dedicated to getting specific projects done and opening new trail. Or they can be invested as a part of our (small but growing) sustainability fund to help pay for annual trail maintenance.

Donation of materials and supplies

Cut out the middle man. Make direct donations of materials and building supplies. Give us a call and tell us what you've got. Maybe we can put it to good use out on the trail!

Volunteer

Celebrate trail building!

Be active, be outside, make a difference you can see.

Volunteers are always welcome to help right out on the trail.

There are also "under the hood" opportunities, joining with other volunteers to help plan and manage initiatives and events.

Contact us any time to let us know what you might be interested in!

Volunteer Work Parties

Spend a morning or afternoon getting your hands dirty. Everyone is welcome. Plenty to do for all ages and abilities. Beginner? Read our "What you need to know before attending a volunteer work party". Experienced? We can give you you a spot to put your own stamp on.

Most of the work is ongoing, to be honest. And you can drop in any time depending on your schedule. "It's always 9 AM somewhere" as they say. Contact us directly to ask about what is happening in your neck of the woods and how you can join in.

Periodically, scheduled work days are posted on our Events & Outings page, and announced via our work parties email list and on social media.

Board of Directors and Working Committees

CVTA is run by a core working group of volunteers who take turns on the Board or committees. Trail enthusiasts of all backgrounds are invited to try out a few meetings to help with a current project. If after testing the water you feel like you might have more time to contribute there is always room for more hands helping to steer the ship, and pull the oars, and, you know, scamper about the rigging. I'm imagining like a viking ship I guess, but what do you imagine? Give us a call.

More ways to get involved

Youth Groups and Community Service Organizations

Schedule your own work party. CVTA staff can work with you directly on a day that is best for your program.

School Projects

Students and Teachers - looking for a place to carry out an academic or artistic endeavor "in the wild"? Maybe we've got a spot that would be a fit for your class project.

Trail Adopter

Is there a section of the Cross Vermont Trail that you especially enjoy visiting? We can set you up as an adopter who keeps tabs on things and takes care of routine maintenance.

Thoughtful trail management tasks and mindless office tasks.

There are a variety of jobs from time to time that do NOT involve getting muddy. These are tough to fill. But if you think you can stand staying clean, give us a call.

You name it

Tell us your idea!