Virgin Islands National Park: St. John in the US Virgin Islands
Join the ranks of hundreds of other AMC volunteers who are planning on giving back to the trails this year by being one of the few to take classic AMC trail maintenance mastery to Virgin Islands National Park.  This project is a cooperative venture between the AMC Volunteer Trails Program, Virgin Islands National Park, and Friends of Virgin Islands National Park for the third year in a row.

About the Crews:

Project-related training will be provided by an AMC Volunteer Trails Program Crew Leader, under direction from the National Park. This program is open to all over the age of 18.  

Volunteers will basecamp out of Cinnamon Bay Campground on the island of St. John and travel to work locations within Virgin Islands National Park.  Travel will involve up to an hour hike in from the trailhead and carrying heavy loads of 20 to 30 pounds. Crews will work five days during the work week, averaging 4-6 hours per day in the field, with the first Sunday of the program and mid-week afternoons free for enjoying the Park. Projects may include clearing drainage ditches, brushing back vegetation, out-sloping, general correcting of erosion and erosion problems, moving stone for water bars and embankments or building rock stairs or drainage structures.
 

Camp Life:  

Cinnamon Bay Campground is located on St. John, within Virgin Islands National Park. Tent sites and tents with cots will be provided for all volunteers.  Volunteers will stay in tents with 2 to 4 other participants per tent and will need to bring a personal sleeping bag, as nights can be cool.  The camp waterfront is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Deep sea fishing, sailing, mountain bike rentals, sea kayak tours and other activities can be arranged during free time via local businesses.   

All meals, prepared as a group, are included in the program for volunteers from dinner on the first day of the crew through breakfast on the last day of the crew.  Breakfast and dinner will be at the Camp and lunches will be packed and eaten on the trail.

What the Volunteers Say:

"I look forward to being able to go on another volunteer trip to St. John through the AMC in the future.  It was a blast, the friends that I met were great, life is good, and I look forward to next year!!!" Todd, USVI volunteer 2011

"I have never had so much enjoyment shoveling dirt and cutting stumps, while at the same time looking at some of the finest scenery in the world. The swimming and snorkeling was amazing in the warm blue/green water." Al, USVI volunteer 2011

"This crew went above and beyond my expectations, as this group worked incredibly well together to build quality trails while also having a blast. It's hard to pick out specific highlights from such a fantastic crew." Deb, USVI volunteer 2011

For more quotes, photos,and video from the AMC USVI St. John Volunteer Trail Crew from 2011 check out the post on the AMC Trails Blog.

2012 Dates:
March 3-10, 2012
March 10-17, 2012

Contribution:
$300 (AMC member)
$330 (non-member)

Your contribution includes all meals from Sunday dinner through the following Saturday breakfast, camping, leadership, tools, safety equipment, group cooking gear, and on-island transportation. Participants are responsible for thier own travel to and from Cinnamon Bay Campground and any additional recreation activities.

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