Open Call for Trail Ambassadors and Crew Leaders!
Are you ready to take your love of the Wissahickon to the next level? Consider applying to become a Trail Ambassador or a Crew Leader!
Trail Ambassadors are park docents who teach park visitors about the park’s history, flora, fauna and geology and assist with anything from directions to first aid. With only a few park rangers on duty in the Wissahickon, Trail Ambassadors serve a much needed role in the park by providing regular outreach and assistance to park users, leading hikes, and staffing information tables in the Wissahickon & the surrounding community. It’s an important job because it is through this corps that we are better able to serve the public and protect the park. 
If chosen to become a Trail Ambassador, you will take part in a thorough training which will cover areas such as how to lead hikes, the watersheds of the Wissahickon, CPR and first aid, and much more!
You will become an expert in all things Wissahickon and be prepared to get on the trail and share your knowledge and love of the Wissahickon with your community. Not only that, you will be a crucial part of keeping the Wissahickon Valley Park safe and wild. Training for the 2023 class of Trail Ambassadors will run from late February through the end of March.
If you’re interested in joining this special corps of volunteers, please complete this application by December 31, 2022.
Crew Leaders are a special corps of stewards who are trained in leading volunteer groups in the Wissahickon, building & improving trails, restoring habitat, and sharing their knowledge and expertise with others.
They work directly with FOW staff to plan and lead volunteer service days throughout the park. With the constant natural and human stresses on the park, Crew Leaders play an integral role in keeping the Wissahickon beautiful and sustainable for generations to come.
If selected to join the Crew Leader team, your training will cover how to properly use tools, trail restoration, the habitats and wildlife of the Wissahickon, and much more. By the end of your training, you will be empowered by knowledge to properly take care of our favorite urban park in addition to directly helping FOW’s stewardship mission. Training for the 2023 class of Crew Leaders will run from late February through the end of March.
If you’re interested in joining this special corps of volunteers, please complete this application by December 31, 2022.