The Trust has many volunteer opportunities for families and individual volunteers. Families and individuals may choose to join annually scheduled public cleanups or become long-time volunteers.
Your options include:
Photo by Ellen Kinzer
Photo by Trust Staff
Photo by Jason Turner
Become a Canal Steward
Canal Stewards are long-term volunteers who lead projects and perform various self-led maintenance around the Park.
Volunteer as a Canal Quartermaster
Experience the life of a lock tender by becoming a Lockhouse Quartermaster! Quartermasters assist the lockhouse program through various tasks, such as remaining on-call for guests and performing light maintenance tasks.
Check out Canal Community Days
Participate in a Canal Community Day event, the C&O Canal Trust’s public volunteer program. These events focus on specific volunteer projects that clean up and beautify our Park.
Top Photo by Paul Graunke
