Volunteer Time

Your donated time and equipment is extremely valuable to our organization. In recognizing the work that goes into the everyday maintenance of a trail system we use the following guidelines when recognizing "work-in-kind" when we apply for matching grants. Remember that your time MUST be recorded here or on paper to be eligible for matching grants. If you are willing and able to volunteer your time and or equipment please contact us.

Examples of In-Kind Rates for Grant Matching

Personal vehicle
$0.30/km
Personal vehicle for hauling
$50.00/day
2WD Quad
$50.00/day 
4WD Quad
$100.00/day
Chain saw
$15.00/hr to a max of $40/day
Labour
$10.00/hour
Labour - Professional
$25.00/hour
Heavy Equipment
base rate of $50/hour
By using the form below when you volunteer on trail maintenance and other activities that helps CFSS stewardship efforts we can compile information about volunteer trail maintenance activities. Please be sure to complete all required items marked in red.

Information

Your name*:
Phone Number with area code:
E-mail address*:
Distance and time required to get to the work area? (Kilometres / time)
Example: 150 kilometres / 2 hours 15 minutes

Details of Work Done

Trail work date(s) (dd-mon-yyyy)*:
Example: 12-Jun-2004, 13-Jun-2004
Number of people who participated in the work*:
Total person hours worked*:
Example: If 1 person worked for 4 hours, and 2 others worked for 5 hours each, enter a total of 14 hours
Who paid for any materials used for improvements?
Individuals
A recreation club
Corporation
Other including: Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government agency
Approximately how much money was spent on maintenance?
Example: $150
Name of trail system*:
Example: Carbondale Road, Lost Creek Trail
Specific trail names or locations worked on*:
Did your work party...
Build a new trail
Service/maintain an existing trail
Both
Professional
What kind of trail work was done? (check all that apply)
Cut and remove fallen trees/logs
Improve water drainage
Brushed trail
Fix eroded trail
Clear obstacles from trail
Fill ruts, whoops or mud holes
Build bridges, water crossings
Other (please explain below)