Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve the needs of the forest and the community.
Vision Statement for HSVTC
We will become a nationally recognized volunteer organization focused on maintaining the health and accessibility of our public lands. We will engage the community in a culture of belonging and respect while providing an exceptional volunteer experience at no charge.
The United States Forest Service
The US Forest Service has a national program called the Volunteers in National Forest. Under this program a person or groups may sign an agreement with the Forest Service to provide Volunteer work Under this agreement Volunteers are considered Federal employees and are covered under our liability. They are not considered an employee for employment purposes, but the time spent volunteering does count toward total federal time SHOULD they become a federal employee.
The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew currently has an agreement with the agency. The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew is a 100% Volunteer Effort consisting of very committed people from across the United States. This group consisting of roughly 300 people that is managed by a select group of volunteers that go to great length to organize and plan each event down to the very smallest detail.