Why do I have to pay a deposit to volunteer on a trail project?

Upon registering as a SBFC volunteer, you are required to pay a credit card deposit in order to secure your spot. For multi-day projects this amount is $60, and $30 for students (with use of coupon code STUDENT). For single day events, the deposit is $15.

Volunteer deposits are fully refundable. Expect to receive your refunded deposit in October.

So why the fee? Each volunteer project requires a significant amount of planning and coordination in order to implement. Projects with “no-show” volunteers can’t get the work done that we planned. By placing a deposit, you signify that you understand the details of the project(s) that you are signing up for, and that you are committed to participating.

Upon completion of the project, we will send a feedback form via e-mail in which you may request a full refund, partial refund, or donation towards a membership. If we do not hear from you within 14 days of receiving the feedback form, we will transfer your deposit to a complimentary one-year membership with SBFC. All donations are tax deductible.

If you are registering for multiple projects, you are only required to submit one $60 deposit. Please contact us at volunteer@selwaybitterroot.org to request a waiver if you want to join us but are unable to provide the deposit.

Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel your registration, you must notify us before 14 days to receive a refund. If we do not hear from you in this time frame or you do not show up, we will accept your deposit as a donation to SBFC. Refunds may be issued in the event of unforeseen complications or medical emergencies.