WHO ARE THE TRAIL AMBASSADORS?
Founded in 2012, the Trail Ambassadors are a dedicated, trained group of volunteers who do regular patrols of the Trail. You may have seen them on the Trail in their orange safety vests.
WHat do the Trail ambassadors do?
While on patrol, Ambassadors assist Trail users with directions, suggestions of where to stop for food and water, basic first aid, bike repair, and answering any questions about the Virginia Capital Trail. After each patrol, Ambassadors submit reports to help gather information about the Trail and assess Trail needs. Ambassadors are also involved with regular litter pickups along the Trail, Pop-Up Rest Stops, educational programs, events like the Cap2Cap bike Ride and the Cap Trail 10M/5K Run, and more!
What is required?
Trail Ambassadors are out on the Trail in an official capacity a minimum of 10 times per year. This is most often as a patrol/report, but also includes cleanups, volunteering at events, and helping the VCTF with other programs!
How to join?
In order to join, interested parties must complete Ambassador training. Training consists of an informational presentation, the chance to meet an experienced Ambassador, and the time to ask any questions. You can sign up HERE.
2024 VIRTUAL Training dates:
April 23rd, 6pm to 7pm
June 25th, 6pm to 7pm
August 27th, 6pm to 7pm
October 22nd, 6pm to 7pm
November 21st, 6pm to 7pm
Click here to sign up for our next training!
If you have any questions, please email the VCTF team at info@virginiacapitaltrail.org
JUNIOR TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Junior Trail Ambassador Program ideal for youth ages 8 and up.
This new family-friendly program will teach youth about the Capital Trail and encourage outdoor recreation and environmental awareness through fun incentives. Junior Trail Ambassadors will receive a fun reward for completing their activity booklet.
Click here for your Junior Trail Ambassador booklet and start logging in your activities today!
JUNIOR TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IN SPANISH
Click here for your Junior Ambassador booklet in Spanish.
Grab your friends and family and start logging your activities today!
Junior Trail Ambassadors will receive a fun reward for completing their activity booklet.
A huge thank you to our Education and Environmental Program Sponsor, Dominion Energy, and our Environmental Outreach and Ambassador Program Sponsor, Williamsburg Community Foundation!
