Volunteer
Friends of Gorges State Park members help support the park in many ways. One very important way is donation of time! Under the direction of the park superintendent and a ranger designated as volunteer coordinator, FOG members and other volunteers are deployed on trail maintenance, greeting the public at the visitors center, and assisting with special projects at the park. Investing your time can be a very rewarding way to contribute to the future success of Gorges State Park.
We have several upcoming volunteer opportunitiesǃ Check out our trailhead hospitality volunteer form to sign up today!
Park Ambassador Program
The Park Ambassador Program aims to bring direct community support to Gorges State Park! FOG members and volunteers will play a supporting role at events and programs throughout the year. The hope of the Park Ambassador Program is to build a bridge between the park and our wonderful volunteers while uplifting and supporting outreach initiatives. To learn more about each opportunity, click from the list below. Ready to sign up? Click the Sign Up Genius link above!
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Every Saturday from May 23rd through August 29th from 9:30am to 4pm. FOG will be hosting a trailhead hospitality tent at the Visitor Center. This trail magic will provide park visitors with free water, complimentary FOG water bottles and park information.
Each volunteer will receive a free volunteer T-shirt. This is a rain or shine event; the FOG tent will provide protection from the sun and rain.
No experience necessary, just the desire to help park visitors and enjoy a day of great interactions.
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Date: Saturday, Oct 3rd
Location: Park Visitor Center
Time: 10am to 4pm - Various shift available
Join FOG as we sponsor the 4th Annual Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges State Park. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, take down, assisting with parking and hospitality. All volunteers will receive a FREE T-shirt, refreshments, and lunch. No experience is necessary, and volunteers will provide a great service to Gorges and the Festival.
Sign up Here to Volunteer
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January 1, 2026 - Kick off the year with our first day hike and refreshments in the visitor’s center.
10-10:30 AM - Join Park Staff for a hike to the Upper Bearwallow Falls Overlook. Please be prepared for a moderate, 30 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We will be meeting at the Upper Bearwallow Picnic Shelter.
2-3PM - Hike down the Raymond Fisher Pond Trail. Please be prepared for a moderate, 60 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We will be meeting at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead area.
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