Friends Of The Wissahickon Needs You To Be A Trail Ambassador

The Friends of the Wissahickon are looking for volunteers to work as Trail Ambassadors in Wissahickon Valley Park.

The application deadline is January 15.

Eight training classes will be conducted in February and March of 2010. The application fee is $125, but applications received before January 1, 2010, will receive a $25 discount.

Trail Ambassadors are volunteers who assist park users in the Wissahickon by sharing information about flora, fauna, regulations, geography, and history of the Wissahickon, along with directions and first aid assistance.

Trail Ambassadors share their knowledge by: interacting with and providing assistance to park users while walking the trails; staffing information tables at FOW volunteer days and events; leading walks in the Wissahickon Valley; and conducting surveys of park users and wildlife.

Ambassadors must be FOW members or willing to join the organization. The number of open positions is limited.

For more information, program requirements, and an application form visit the FOW website or contact FOW Volunteer Coordinator Kevin Groves with questions by sending email to: groves@fow.org or phone 215-247-0417 ext 105.